Scapular Stabilisers (Group)

Region: Shoulder & Arm Muscles · All shoulder & arm muscles

Scapular Stabilisers (Group) at a glance

OriginSkull, spine and ribs (trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapulae, serratus anterior, pectoralis minor)
InsertionScapula (medial border, spine, acromion, coracoid)
ActionsPosition and rotate the shoulder blade for every arm movement
Nerve supplyAccessory, dorsal scapular, long thoracic and pectoral nerves

◆ Good to know

Smooth arm elevation needs the scapula to rotate in rhythm with the humerus (scapulohumeral rhythm) — these muscles provide it; their individual pages are listed under Back and Chest.

Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.