Muscle actions Flashcards
1
Q
Brachialis
A
Flex elbow
2
Q
Flexor digitorum profundus
A
Flex fingers/ flex hand
3
Q
Flexor pollicis longus
A
Flex thumb
4
Q
Subscapularis
A
Flex and stabilize humerus
5
Q
Suprspinnatus
A
elevate proximal humerus
6
Q
Infraspinnatus
A
Pulls humerus head backwards
7
Q
Teres minor
A
Pull humerus down and back
8
Q
Biceps Brachii (short head) Medial
A
Flex elbow and shoulder
9
Q
Biceps Brachii (long head)
A
Flex elbow and shoulder
10
Q
Triceps medial head
A
Extend arm
11
Q
Triceps lateral head
A
Extend elbow rotate arm laterally
12
Q
Triceps long head
A
extend shoulder and elbow
