movement agonists

Question 1

scapula elevation

shoulder shrug

Answer 1

Levator Scapula
Upper Trapezius
Middle Trapezius
Rhomboids (Major & Minor)

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levator scapula, rhomboids, upper trap, middle trap, ELEVATION

Question 2

scapula depression

dip

Answer 2

Lower Fibers of Serratus Anterior
Lower Trapezius
Pectoralis Minor

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serratus anterior, DEPRESSION, lower traps, pec minor

Question 3

scapula protraction

pushup, bench press

Answer 3

Pectoralis minor
Serratus anterior

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PROTRACTION, serratus anterior, pec minor

Question 4

scapula retraction

return from abduction/protraction, pinching shoulder blades together

Answer 4

Middle Trapezius - Pure Retractor
Lower Trapezius
Rhomboids - Major & Minor

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RETRACTION, lower trap, middle trap, rhomboids

Question 5

scapula upward rotation

lateral and upward movement

Answer 5

Upper Trapezius - Pulls Clavicle and spine of Scapula back towards midline
Lower Trapezius - Pulls down towards T12
Lower fibers of Serratus anterior [main?] - Pull inferior angle of spine away from midline
Work together to create a force couple

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UPWARD ROTATION, lower serratus anterior, lower trap, upper trap

Question 6

scapula downward rotation

lat pulldowns

Answer 6

Pectoralis Minor [main] - Tries to bring Coracoid Process down towards ribs
Rhomboids - Tries to elevate and retract so inferior angle must kick back towards midline
Levator Scapula - Tries to do the same thing as the Rhomboids

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Levator Scapula, Pec minor, Rhomboids, DOWN ROTATION