All Muscles that must be known Flashcards
Trapezius
Rotates Scapula
Rhomboid major and minor
Elevates scapula
Pectoralis Major
Flexes adducts, and rotates humorous
Pectoralis Minor
Pulls scapula forward
Serratus anterior
pulls scapula anteriorly and downward
Scalenius
Elevates top ribs (during repiration)
Latissimus dorsi
extensor
Levator scapulae
Elevates scapula
Supraspinatus
Abducts the arm
Infraspinatus
Rotates arm laterally
Tres Major
Extends, adducts, and rotates arm medially
Tres minor
Rotates arm laterally
Brachialis
Flexes forearm (at elbow)
Biceps Brachii
Flexes forearm at elbow, rotates hand laterally
Triceps Brachii
Extends forearm at elbow
Pronator teres
Rotates arm medially, pronates hand
Supinator
Rotates forearm, supinates hand
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexes wrist, adducts hand
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Extends wrist, adducts hand
Flexor digitorum
Flexes fingers and wrist
Psoas major
Flexes thigh
Iliacus
Flexes thigh
Quadriceps group
Extends knee, flexes thigh
Hamstring group
Flexes knee, rotates leg laterally, extends thigh