Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
Pectoralis Majors and Minor
A
pull arms forward to flex shoulder
2
Q
Deltoid
A
can bring your arm back, forward, and up
3
Q
Trapezius
A
pulls up shoulder
4
Q
Rotator Cuff
A
muscles involved in shoulder rotation
5
Q
Upper Arm Muscles
A
Bicep Brachii and Triceps Brachi
6
Q
Bicep Brachi
A
- Flexes elbow
- Stabilizes shoulder joint
7
Q
Biceps Brachi Origin and Insertion
A
Originates on scapula/humerus
Inserts on radial tuberosity/ulna
8
Q
Tricep Brachi
A
- back of arm
- extensor of elbow
9
Q
Tricep Brachi Origin and Insertion
A
Originates on scapula
Inserts on olecranon
10
Q
Extensor Carpi radialis/ulnaris
A
extends wrist (carpals) and attaches to radius/ulna
11
Q
Extenson Digitorum
A
extends fingers
12
Q
Palmaris Longus
A
connects from palm and flexes wrists
13
Q
Flexor Pollicis Longus
A
flexes the thumb
14
Q
Carpal tunnel
A
- in front of arm
where carpal tendons run through
15
Q
Extensor Retinaculum
A
- back of arm
- tunnel in back of hand for tendons to run through
