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Upper Limb
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Shoulder girdle, arm, forearm, hand and wrist.

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Middle fibres are major abductors of the arm, with anterior and posterior fibres contributing flexion and extension respectively.

Adducts and medially rotates the humerus; different fibres contribute flexion or extension from a flexed position.

Protracts the scapula, holds it against thoracic wall and assists upward rotation.

Flexes the elbow and strongly supinates the forearm, especially with the elbow flexed.

A strong elbow flexor regardless of forearm pronation or supination.

Principal elbow extensor; long head also crosses the shoulder.