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Medial deltoid

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Accelerates shoulder abduction

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Anterior deltoid

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Accelerates shoulder flexion and internal rotation

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Posterior deltoid

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Accelerates shoulder extension and external rotation

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Teres Major

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Accelerates shoulder internal rotation, adduction, and extension

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Teres Minor

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Accelerates shoulder external rotation

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Subscapularis

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Accelerates shoulder internal rotation

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Supraspinatus

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Accelerates abduction of the arm

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Biceps Brachii

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Accelerates elbow flexion, supination of the radioulnar joint, and shoulder flexion

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Triceps Brachii

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Accelerates elbow extension and shoulder extension

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Brachioradialis / Brachialis

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Elbow flexion

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Levator Scapulae

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Cervical extension, lateral flexion, and ipsilateral rotation when the scapulae is anchored. Assists with elevation and downward rotation of the scapulae

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Pectoralis minor

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Protracts the scapula

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Pectoralis major

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Accelerates shoulder flexion, horizontal adduction, and internal rotation

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Upper Trapezius

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Cervical extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.

Also accelerates scapular elevation

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Lower/middle trapezius

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Scapular depression

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Rhomboid major/minor

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Produces scapular retraction and downward rotation

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Serratus Anterior

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Accelerates scapular protraction

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Latissimus Dorsi

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Shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation

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Superficial Erector Spinae

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Spinal extension, rotation, and lateral flexion

*stabilizes the spine during functional movements

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Diaphragm

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Pulls the central tendon inferiorly, increasing the volume in the thoracic cavity

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Piriformis

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Hip external rotation, abduction, and extension

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Iliacus

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Hip flexion and external rotation

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Psoas

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Hip flexion and external rotation

Extends and rotates lumbar spine

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Gluteus Maximus

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Hip extension and external rotation

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Gluteus Medius

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Hip abduction and internal rotation
(Anterior fibers)

Hip abduction and external rotation (posterior fibers)

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Adductor Longus (inner thigh)

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Hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation

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Vastus Medialis (VMO)

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Knee extension

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Quadriceps (vastus lateralis)

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Knee extension

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Biceps Femoris (long head)

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Knee flexion and hip extension

Tibial external rotation

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Gastrocnemius

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Accelerates plantarflexion

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Soleus

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Accelerates plantarflexion

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Posterior Tibialis

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Plantarflexion and inversion of the foot

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Anterior Tibialis

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Dorsiflexion and inversion

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