Actions of Upper Body Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
action of pectoralis major
A
- arm flexion
- adduction of arm
- medial (internal) rotation of arm
1
Q
action of deltoid
A
- abduction of arm
2
Q
action of latissimus dorsi
A
- arm extension
- adduction of arm
- medial (internal) rotation of arm
3
Q
action of teres major
A
- extension of arm
- medial (internal) rotation of arm
- adduction of arm
4
Q
action of triceps brachii
A
- forearm extensor
5
Q
action of brachioradialis
A
- forearm flexion
6
Q
action of bicep brachii
A
- flex forearm
- supinate forearm
7
Q
action of brachialis
A
- flexes forearm
8
Q
action of pectoralis minor
A
- protracts scapula
- rotate scapula downward
9
Q
action of serratus anterior
A
- protraction of scapula (boxers muscle)
- role in abduction of arm
10
Q
action of subscapularis
A
- medially (internal) rotates arm
11
Q
action of supraspinatus
A
- abduction of arm
12
Q
action of infraspinatus
A
- laterally (externally) rotates arm
13
Q
action of teres minor
A
- laterally (external) rotates arm
14
Q
action of coracobrachalis
A
- flexion of arm
- adduction of arm
