Movements At The Shoullder Girdle

Question 1

Describe elevation at the shoulder girdle

Answer 1

Scapular moves 10cm superiorly on the thorax

Clavicle moves downwards

Question 2

What causes elevation at the shoulder girdle?

Answer 2

Upper fibres of the Trapezius, Levator Scapulae

Question 3

Describe depression at the shoulder girdle

Answer 3

The scapular moves 2 cm superiorly on the thorax

The clavicle moves upwards

Question 4

What causes depression at the shoulder girdle?

Answer 4

Gravity, Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor, Lower fibres of trapezium (against resistance)

Question 5

Describe protraction at the shoulder girdle

Answer 5

Scapular moves 5cm laterally on the thorax

Clavicle moves medially

Question 6

What causes protraction at the shoulder girdle?

Answer 6

Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor

Question 7

Describe retraction at the shoulder girdle

Answer 7

Scapular moves 2cm medially on the thorax

Clavicle moves laterally

Question 8

What causes retraction at the shoulder girdle?

Answer 8

Rhomboid MAjor, Rhomboid Minor, Middle Fibres of the Trapezius

Question 9

Describe lateral rotation at the shoulder girdle

Answer 9

Inferior angle of the scapular rotates laterally away from the spine
Clavicle rotates on its axis

Question 10

What causes lateral rotation of the shoulder girdle?

Answer 10

Upper and lower fibres of the Trapezius, Serratus Anterior

Question 11

Describe medial rotation of the shoulder girdle

Answer 11

Inferior angle of the scapular moves medially towards the spine
Clavicle rotates along its axis

Question 12

What causes medial rotation of the shoulder girdle?

Answer 12

Rhomboid, Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae