Appendicular Muscles Flashcards
Muscles that position the Pectoral Girdle
Pectoralis minor, Subclavian, Serratus anterior, Levator scapulae, rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, trapezius
Pectoralis minor
Depress and protract shoulder, rotate scapula downward, elevate ribs.
Subclavian
depress and protract shoulder
Serratus anterior
Protract shoulder, rotates scapula upward
Levator scapulae
Elevates scapula
Rhomboid major
Adducts and rotates scapula down
Rhomboid minor
Adducts and rotates scapula down
Trapezius
Elevates, retracts, depresses, rotates scapula upward. Elevates clavicle. Extends neck.
Rotator cuff muscles
Shoulder injuries test scrubs: Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, Teres minor, subscapularis
Supraspinatus
Abducts shoulder
Infraspinatus
Laterally rotates shoulder
Teres minor
Laterally rotates shoulder
Subscapularis
Medially rotates shoulder
Intertubercular groove muscles
“In the majors, People Talk Late.” = Pectoralis major, teres major, latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Extends, adducts, medially rotates shoulder
Teres major
Extends, adducts, medically rotate shoulder
Latissimus dorsi
Extends, adducts, medially rotates shoulder
Muscles that move the arm
“Arm moves by DEtach and COnnecting” - Deltoid, coracobrachialis
Deltoid
Abducts, flexes, extends, medially rotates, laterally rotates
Coracobrachialis
Adducts, flexes
Elbow flexors
“Biceps Bring Bs” - Biceps brachii, brachialis, Brachioradialis
Biceps brachii
Flexes elbow, flexes shoulder, supinates forearm
Brachialis
Flexes elbow
Brachioradialis
Flexes elbow
Elbow extensors
“Anyone-can try” - Anconeus, triceps brachii
Anconeus
Extends elbow
Triceps brachii
Extends elbow
Pronators and supinators
“Men with great forearms: Pro quarterback, pro tennis, superman”
Pronator Quadratus, Pronator Teres, Supinator
Gluteal muscles
“Glutes Tense For Ladies” - Gluteus Maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimum, tensor fasciae latae
Gluteus Maximus
Extend hip, laterally rotate hip
Gluteus medius
Abducts, medially rotates hip
Gluteus minimus
Abducts and medially rotates hip.
Tensile fasciae latae
Flexes, medially rotates hip
Deep lateral Hip Rotators
“If you have to Pi, GO GO Quickly” - Piriform, Sup. Gemellus, Obturator Int., Inf. Gemellus, Obturator ext., Quadratus Femoris.
Adductors
“Long briefs make penises graceful” Adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor Magnus, pectineus, gracilis
All addict, flex, medially rotate hip. Gracilis also flexes knee.
Hip flexors
“My hips flex for: I love, I love psychology majors.” Iliopsoas, iliacus, psoas major
Knee flexors
“Gladiators bend a knee, it pops” Sartorius, popliteus
Sartorius
Flexes hip and knee, laterally rotates hip
Popliteus
Flexes knee
Hip Extensors and knee flexors
Hip extends, knee flexes, like you’re showing off your biceps. “Leg biceps are semi, semi cool.” Biceps Femoris, semimembranosus, semitendonosus
Knee extensors
“My quads are Really Freaking Vast.” - Quadriceps Femoris: Rectus Femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis
Dorsiflexion
Tibialis anterior
Plantar flexion
Points toes: “Gossip, short and long fibs, Plant Some Terrible Poisons” Gastrocnemius, fibularis brevis, fibularis longus, plantaris, soleus, tibialis posterior
Toe flexors
Flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus
Toe extensors
Extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus