Actions of Shoulder muscles

Question 1

What are the actions of the Trapezius?

Answer 1

Elevate, adduct and stabilize the scapula

Question 2

What 4 muscles: 1. Elevate and adduct the scapula and 2. help stabilize the scapula?

Answer 2

1. Trapezius
2. Rhomboid Major
3. Rhomboid Minor
4. Levator Scapula

Question 3

What does the Rhomboid Major do?

Answer 3

Elevate, adduct and stabilize the scapula

Question 4

What does the Rhomboid Minor do?

Answer 4

Elevate, adduct and stabilize the scapula

Question 5

What are the actions of the Levator Scapula?

Answer 5

Elevate, adduct and stabilize the scapula

Question 6

What muscle is involved in forced expiration?

Answer 6

Latissimus dorsi

Question 7

What muscle is involved in forced inspiration?

Answer 7

Serratus anterior

Question 8

What muscle abducts/protracts the scapula

Answer 8

Serratus anterior

Question 9

What does the latissimus dorsi do?

Answer 9

1. Extend, adduct and medially rotate the humerus

2. assist with forced expiration

Question 10

What does the serratus anterior do?

Answer 10

Abduct/protract the scapula, stabilize the scapula and assist with forced respiration