Moore action Flashcards
Trapezius action
Descending head elevates scapula, ascending part depresses the scapula, middle part (or all 3) retract scapula, descending and ascending rotate glenoid cavity superiorly
Levator scapulae action
Medially elevates scapula and flexes cervical spine
Rhomboid minor action
Retracts, depresses, stabilizes and internally rotates scapula
Rhomboid major action
Retracts, depresses, stabilizes, and internally rotates the scapula
Latissimus dorsi action
Extension, internal rotation, and adduction of humerus
Serratus anterior action
Pulls the scapula against thoracic cage
Teres major action
Internal rotation, adduction, and extension of the arm
Subscapularis action
Internal rotation and holds humeral head in glenoid cavity SITS muscle
Supraspinatus action
Initiates abduction (first 15⁰) SITS muscle
Infraspinatus action
External rotation of humerus SITS muscle
Teres minor action
External rotation of humerus, SITS muscle
Pectoralis major action
Adduction, internal rotation of humerus, pulls scapula forward. Clavicular head alone flexes humerus, sternal head alone extended from flexed
Pectoralis minor action
Pulls scapula inferior and anterior to ribs cage
Subclavius action
Depresses and stabilizes clavicle
Coracobrachialis action
Aids in adduction and flexion, prevents dislocation of humerus from glenoid
Biceps brachii action
Flexes forearm when supinated, supinator of forearm, short head also resist dislocation of humerus
Brachialis action
Flexes forearm in all positions
Triceps brachii action
Main extensor of forearm, medial head is workhorse, long head also resists dislocation of humerus
Anconeus action
Aids in forearm extension and stabilizes elbow
Deltoid action
Clavicular head: flexes and internally rotates humerus, acromion head: abducts humerus; spinal head: extends and externally rotates humerus