Comp.test Musc.actions Flashcards
Draws eyebrows down and frowning.
Corrugator supercilli
Closes jaw assists protraction of jaw, unilaterally
Masseter
Lip closure
Orbicularis iris
Extension at the forearm at elbow, extension of humerus at shoulder
Triceps brachii
Extension of spine, lateral flexion of spine
Spinalis
Elevates eyelid
LEVATOR palpabrae superioris
Extension, medial rotation, adduction of humerus
LATISSIMUS DORSI
Flexion, and lateral flexion of the trunk
Rectus abdominus
Flexion of hand at wrist
Palmaris longus
Flexion of the forearm at the elbow
Brachialis
Abduction, horizontal adduction, medial rotation and flexion of the humerus
Anterior deltoid
Abduction of 2nd 3rd 4th digits (hand)
Flexion of toes 2-4 (foot)
Dorsal interossei
Flexion of leg at the knee
Biceps femoris
Flexion of toes 2-5 and assists with plantar flexion of foot at ankle
Flexor digitorum longus
(upper) elevation, retraction, and upward rotation of scapula
(lower) depression, retraction and downward rotation of scapula
Trapezius