Lecture exam 2 -upper limbs Flashcards
Muscles of the scapula
trapezius Rhomboids (major/minor) Elevator scapulae Pectoralis minor Serratus anterior
Function of trapezius
elevates and retracts scapula
Function of the rhomboids
elevate and retract scapula
Function of elevator scapulae
elevates scapula
Function of pectoralis minor
protracts and depresses scapula
Function of serratus anterior
protracts and depress scapula
Muscles that move the arm glenhumeral joint
pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Function of pectoralis major
flexes and abducts arm
Function of latissimus
extends and adducts arm
Function of deltoid
abducts, flexes, and extends the arm
- anterior fibers flex
- posterior fibers extend
function of coracobrachialis
flexes and abducts arm
Function of teres major
Extends arm and abducts arm
Muscles originating on scapulae
deltoid
Coracobrachialis
Teres major
Muscles of rotator cuff
subscapularis
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Function of subscapularis
medially rotates arm
wind up for a pitch
Function of supraspinatus
abducts arm
execute pitch
Function of infraspinatus
Literally rotates arm
finish pitch, slow down pitching arm
Function of Teres minor
laterally rotates arm
finish pitch, slow down pitching arm
what are the anterior arm muscles and their function
flexors
- biceps brachii
- brachialis
- brachloradialis
what arm muscle supinates the forearm
biceps brachii