A&P TORSO Flashcards
1
Q
Deltoid
A
Prime mover of arm abduction
2
Q
Pectoralis major
A
Prime mover of arm flexion; adduction
3
Q
Pectoralis minor
A
Draws scapula forward and inferiorly
4
Q
Serratus anterior
A
Rotates scapula
5
Q
Transverse abdomonis
A
Compresses abdominal contents
6
Q
Internal oblique
A
7
Q
External oblique
A
Compresses abdominal wall
8
Q
Rectus abdomonis
A
Flexes the vertebral column
9
Q
Intercostals
A
- External: pulls ribs toward one another to elevate rib cage.
-Internal: draw ribs together to depress rib cage
10
Q
Trapezius
A
Raises, rotates, retracts (adducts) scapula to stabilize it
11
Q
Latissimus dorsi
A
Prime mover of the extension of arm
12
Q
Rhomboid major
A
Retracts and stabilizes scapula
13
Q
Rhomboid minor
A
Retracts and stabilizes scopula
14
Q
teres major
A
Extends, medially rotates, and adducts arm
15
Q
Levatator scapulae
A
Elevates and adducts scapula
16
Q
Supraspinatus
A
Initiates abduction of arm
17
Q
Infraspinatus
A
Laterally rotates arm
