Appendicular Muscles (Primary Movement) Flashcards

1
Q

pectoralis minor

A

draws scapula forward and down

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2
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serratus anterior

A

rotates scapula laterally and upward (punching & planks)

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3
Q

levator scapulae

A

elevates/adducts scapula

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4
Q

trapezius

A

rotates, raises and retracts scapula

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5
Q

rhomboideus minor and major

A

stabilize scapula

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6
Q

pectoralis major

A

prime mover of arm flexion, rotates arm medially and adducts arm

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7
Q

latissimus dorsi

A

prime mover of arm extension, adducts and medially rotates (swimmer’s muscle)

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8
Q

deltoid

A

prime mover of arm abduction

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9
Q

teres major

A

intertibercular sulcus of humerus

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10
Q

supraspinatus

A

initiates abduction of arm (humerus)

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11
Q

infraspinatus

A

rotates arm laterally

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12
Q

teres minor

A

rotates arm laterally

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13
Q

subscapularis

A

rotates arm laterally

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14
Q

brachialis

A

a major elbow (forearm) flexor

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15
Q

biceps brachii

A

flexes elbow and supinates forearm (rotates hand laterally)

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16
Q

triceps brachii

A

prime mover of elbow extension (forearm)

17
Q

brachioradialis

A

synergist in flexing forearm

18
Q

pronator quadratus

A

prime mover of forearm pronation

19
Q

pronator teres

A

pronated forearm

20
Q

supinator

A

supinates forearm