Back Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Trapezius.
A
Upper fibres - elevation and rotation of scapula in arm abduction.
Middle fibres - retraction of scapula.
Lower fibes - inferiorly pull scapula.
2
Q
Latissimus dorsi.
A
Extension, adduction and medial rotation of upper limb.
3
Q
Levator scapulae.
A
Elevation of scapula.
4
Q
Rhomboid major.
A
Retraction and rotation of scapula.
5
Q
Rhomboid minor.
A
Retraction and rotation of scapula.
6
Q
Deltoid.
A
Anterior fibres - flexion at shoulder.
Middle fibres - abduction of arm 15-90.
Posterior fibres - extension at shoulder.
7
Q
Teres major.
A
Adduction at shoulder.
Medial rotation of arm.
8
Q
Supraspinatus.
A
Abduction of arm 0-15.
9
Q
Infraspinatus.
A
Lateral rotation of arm.
10
Q
Subscapularis.
A
Medial rotation of arm.
11
Q
Teres minor.
A
Lateral rotation of arm.
