Action Flashcards
Elevates proximal humerous
Supraspinatus
pulls head of humerus backwards
Infraspinatus
Pulls proximal humerus backwards and down
Teres Minor
Flexion of elbow
Brachialis
Flex fingers and hand
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Flex thumb
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Flex and stabilize the humerus
Subscapularis
Flex elbow and shoulder
Biceps Brachii Short head
Flex elbow and shoulder
Biceps Brachii Long Head
Extends Arm
Triceps Medial Head
Extends elbow, rotates arm laterally
Triceps Lateral head
Extend elbow and shoulder
Triceps Long Head
Rotates/ Flexes shoulder
Pectoralis Minor
Pulls scapula backwards and upwards
Rhomboid Minor
Pulls scapula backwards and upwards
Rhomboid Major
elevates scapula
Levator scapula
Power flexion of humerus
Pectoalis Major Abdominal head
Adduction of Humerus
Pectoralis Major Sternocostalis head
Flex humerus up and in
Pectoralis Major Clavical Head
Pull arm down and back
Latissimus Dorsi