anatomy Flashcards
Latissimus dorsi
adduct and medially rotate the humerus
External Oblique
compress the abdomen and rotate vertebral column
internal oblique
compress abdomen and vertebral column
transversus abdominus
compress the abdomen
rectus abdominus
compress the abdomen and flex vertebral column
multifidus spinae
extending the back
erector spinae
extend back, flex spine laterally
pectoralis major
adduction and medial rotation of the arm
pectoralis minor
protract scapula
clavotrapezius
elevates and rotates the scapula medially
acromiotrapezius
adduct the scapula
spinotrapezius
depresses and rotates the scapula
sternomastoid
flexes neck laterally and rotates head
cleidomastoid
flexes neck laterally and rotates head
levator scapulae
pull scapula cranially
clavodeltoid
protract the arm
acromiodeltoid
abduct the upper arm
spinodeltoid
retract the arm
triceps brachii
extend forearm
biceps brachii
flex forearm
supraspinatus
abduction of arm
infraspinatus
rotate humerus outward