Joint Actions Flashcards
Which muscles perform horizontal shoulder flexion (Adduction)
Pectoralis Major; Anterior Deltoids
Which muscles elevate the scapulae
Trapezius
Which muscles perform scapular Adduction (retraction)
Trapezius; Rhomboids
Which muscles flex and hyperextend the shoulders
Deltoids
Which muscles extend the shoulders
Lattissimus Dorsi; posterior Deltoids
Which muscles abduct the shoulders
Deltoid a
Which muscles extend the elbow
Triceps
Which muscles flex the spine
Abdominals
Which muscles extend the spine
Erector Spinae
Which muscles rotate the spine
Internal/External Obliques
Which muscles flex the hips
Iliopsoas
Which muscles extend the hips
Gluteus Maximus
What muscles abduct the hips
Gluteus Medius;Tensor Fasciae Latae
Which muscles adductor the hips
Hip Adductors
Which muscles perform hip flexion and knee extension
Quadriceps Group
Which muscles extend the hips and flex the knees
Hamstrings
Which muscles perform plantar flexion of the ankle
Gastrocnemius/Soleus
Which muscles perform dorsiflexion of the ankle
Tibialis Anterior
