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==3. Caudal (Flexors)==
==3. Caudal (Flexors)==
'''Deltoids''': Axillary n. of the brachial plexus.
'''''Deltoids''''': Axillary n. of the brachial plexus.
Origin: Two heads of origin; the caudal border and spine of the scapula and the acromion.
Origin: Two heads of origin; the caudal border and spine of the scapula and the acromion.
Action: Flexor of Shoulder.
Action: Flexor of Shoulder.
'''Teres Major''': Axillary n. of the brachial plexus.
'''''Teres Major''''': Axillary n. of the brachial plexus.
Origin: dorsal part of the caudal scapula.
Origin: dorsal part of the caudal scapula.
Insertion: teres tuberosity midway down humerus.
Insertion: teres tuberosity midway down humerus.
'''Teres Minor''': Axillary n. of the brachial plexus.
'''''Teres Minor''''': Axillary n. of the brachial plexus.
There are no defined extensors of the shoulder. Those involved (brachiocephalic m., biceps brachii, supraspinatus, and ascending pectorals) have other, more primary roles.
There are no defined extensors of the shoulder. Those involved (brachiocephalic m., biceps brachii, supraspinatus, and ascending pectorals) have other, more primary roles.