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