Movements

Question 1

Flexion (upper limb forwards)

Answer 1

biceps brachii (both heads), coracobrachialis, pec major, anterior deltoid

Question 2

Abduction (upper limb away from midline - coronal plane)

Answer 2

first 15 degrees: supraspinatus
15-90 degrees: middle of deltoid
beyond 90: scapula rotate by trapezius + serratus anterior

Question 3

Adduction (upper limb towards midline in coronal plane)

Answer 3

pec major, latissimus dorsi, teres major

Question 4

medial rotation

Answer 4

subscapularis, pec major, latissimus dorsi, teres major, anterior deltoid

Question 5

lateral rotation

Answer 5

infraspinatus + teres minor

Question 6

extension (upper limb backwards in sagittal plane)

Answer 6

posterior deltoid,latissimus dorsi, teres major