Motions of Shoulder Girdle and Muscles Involved

Question 1

What Muscles Cause Elevation

Answer 1

Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Serratus Anterior

Question 2

What Muscles Cause Depression

Answer 2

Lower Trapezius, Pectoralis Minor

Question 3

What Muscles Cause Protraction

Answer 3

Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor (Both of These Muscles Located Anterior)

Question 4

What Muscles Cause Retraction

Answer 4

Middle Trapezius, Rhomboids, Assisting Muscles Lower Trapezius, Levator Scapulae

Question 5

What Muscles Cause Upward Rotation

Answer 5

Upper and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterier, Middle Trapezius assists

Question 6

What Muscles Cause Downward Rotation

Answer 6

Levator Scapula, and Rhomboids

Question 7

What Muscles Work Together to Cause Upward Rotation (Is Force Couple)

Answer 7

Serratus Anterior, Lower Trap, Upper Trap (Salty Upper, Lake To Remember)

Question 8

What Muscles Work Together to Cause Downward Rotation (Is Force Couple)

Answer 8

Pec Minor, Levator Scapula, Rhomboids (People Love Rice)