Appendicular Muscle Actions Flashcards
muscles that position the pec girdle
pec minor, subclavius, serratus anterior, levator scapulae, rhomboid minor, rhomboid major, trapezius
pec minor
depresses and protracts shoulder
rotates scapula down
elevates ribs
subclavius
depresses and protracts shoulder
serratus anterior
protracts shoulder
rotates scapula up
levator scapulae
elevates scapula
rhomboid minor
adducts and rotates scapula downward
rhomboid major
adducts and rotates scapula downward
trapezius
elevates, retracts, depresses, rotates scapula upward
elevates clavicle
extends neck
rotator cuff muscles
suprapinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
supraspinatus
abducts shoulder
infraspinatus
laterally rotates shoulder
teres minor
laterally rotates shoulder
subscapularis
medially rotates shoulder
intertubercular groove muscles
pec major, teres major, lat dorsi
pec major
flexes, adducts, medially rotates shoulder
teres major
extends, adducts, and medially rotates shoulder
lat dorsi
extends, adducts, medially rotates shoulder
broadest muscle
muscles that move arm
deltoid, coracobrachialis
deltoid
abducts, flexes, extends, medially and laterally rotates shoulder