Humerus Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Adduction of the Humerus
A
Latissimus Dorsi
Pectoralis major
Teres major
Coracobrachialis
2
Q
Abduction of the humerus
A
Middle deltoid
supraspinatus (initiates)
3
Q
Extension of the Humerus
A
Latissimus Dorsi
Posterior Deltoid
Teres major
Long head of the triceps brachii
4
Q
Flexion of the Humerus
A
Pectoralis major
Anterior Deltoid
Biceps brachii
coracobrachialis
5
Q
Medial rotation of the humerus
A
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Anterior deltoid
Subscapularis
Teres major
6
Q
Lateral rotation of the humerus
A
Posterior deltoid
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
7
Q
Extension of the flexed arm
A
Sternocostal head of the pectoralis major