movements of upper limb Flashcards
1
Q
elevate scapula
A
superior fibres trapezius
levator scapulae
2
Q
depression of scapula
A
inferior fibres trapezius
3
Q
rotation of glenoid cavity
A
sup and inf trapezius,
tilting inferiorly- levator scapulae
depressing glenoid cavity- rhomboids
4
Q
retraction of scapula
A
all of trapezius
rhomboids
5
Q
extends humerus
A
latissimus dorsi
6
Q
adducts humerus
A
latissimus dorsi
7
Q
medial rotation of humerus
A
latissimus dorsi
deltoid
8
Q
fixing of scapula to thoracic wall
A
rhomboids
9
Q
flexion of arm
A
deltoid