Joint/Limb Actions Flashcards
what muscles perform lateral rotation of the scapula
trapezius (upper and lower fibres), serratus anterior
what muscles perform medial rotation of the scapula
rhomboids, levator scapulae
what muscles perform protraction of the scapula
serratus anterior, pectoralis minor, subclavius
what muscles perform retraction of the scapula
rhomboids, trapezius (upper fibres)
what muscles perform elevation of the scapula
levator scapulae, trapezius (upper fibres), rhomboids
what muscles perform depression of the scapula
pectoralis minor, trapezius (lower fibres), serratus anterior, subclavius
what muscles perform flexion of the shoulder
pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, biceps brachii (long head), coracobrachialis
what muscles perform extension of the shoulder
latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major, posterior deltoid, teres minor, infraspinatus, triceps brachii (long head)
what muscles perform medial rotation of the shoulder
subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, anterior deltoid
what muscles perform lateral rotation of the shoulder
teres minor, infraspinatus, posterior deltoid
what muscles perform abduction of the shoulder
supraspinatus, deltoid (middle fibres)
what muscles perform adduction of the shoulder
coracobrachialis, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major
what muscles perform flexion of the elbow
biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis, pronator teres
what muscles perform extension of the elbow
triceps brachii, anconeus
what muscles perform supination of the elbow
supinator, biceps brachii, brachioradialis