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Gross Anatomy 1 PCC > Muscle Actions- Lecture Unit 2 Exam > Flashcards

Muscle Actions- Lecture Unit 2 Exam Flashcards

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Trapezius- A

A

Stabilizes the Scapula
Upper Portion: Elevates scapula
Middle & Lower Portion: Adducts the scapula

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Rhomboid Major- A

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Elevate & Adducts Scapula

Helps Stabilize the Scapula

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Rhomboid Minor- A

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Elevate & Adducts Scapula

Helps Stabilize Scapula

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Levator Scapula- A

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Elevate Scapula
Adducts Scapula
Stabilize Scapula

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Latissimus Dorsi- A

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Extends, Adduct & Medially Rotate the Humerus

Involved in forced Expiration

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Serratus Anterior- A

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Abduction/Protraction of Scapula
Stabilizes Scapula
Involved w/ Forced Inspiration (when humerus is abducted)

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Deltoid- A

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Anterior Portion: Flexes & Medially Rotates Arm
Middle Portion: Abducts Arm
Posterior Portion: Extends & Laterally Rotates Arm

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Supraspinatus- A

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Initiates Abduction of Arm
Helps Laterally Rotate Humerus
Helps Stabilize Shoulder Joint

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Infraspinatus- A

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Laterally rotates the Humerus

Stabilizes Shoulder Joint

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Subscapularis- A

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Medially Rotates Humerus

Stabilizes Shoulder Joint

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Teres Major- A

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Adducts Humerus
Stabilizes Shoulder Joint
Medially Rotates Humerus

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Teres Minor- A

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Laterally Rotates Humerus

Stabilizes Shoulder Joint

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Biceps Brachii- A

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Flexions of Forearm

Supinates the Radius

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Coracobrachialis- A

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Flexion & Weak adduction of Arm (Shoulder Joint)

Stabilizes Shoulder Joint

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Brachialis- A

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Flexes Forearm

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Triceps Brachii- A

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Extension of Forearm

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Pronator Teres- A

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Pronates Forearm at Superior RadioUlnar Joint

Assists flexion at Elbow Joint

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Flexor Carpi Radialis- A

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Equal Prime Mover for Flexion of Hand at Wrist Joint

Assists in Abduction of Hand

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Palmaris Longus- A

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Helps Flex Hand

Tightens Fascia of Palm/ Helps with Palmar Grip

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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris- A

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Flexion of Hand at Wrist Joint

Adducts Hand

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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis- A

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Flexes the PIP Joints of digits 2-5

Helps Flex Hand

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Flexor Digitorum Profundus- A

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Flexes the DIP joints of digits 2-5

Helps Flex Hand

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Flexor Pollicis Longus- A

A

Flexes Digit 1 at IP Joint

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Pronator Quadratus- A

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Pronation of Forearm at Inferior/Distal RadioUlnar Joint

Helps Stabilize the Distal Radio-ulnar Joint

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Brachioradialis- A

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Helps flex forearm

Pronates and Supinates the forearm

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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus- A

A

Extend the Hand

Abduct the Hand

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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis- A

A

Extend the Hand

Abduct the Hand

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Extensor Digitorum (Maximus)- A

A

Extends Digits 2-5
Extend Hand
Abducts Digits 2, 4, 5

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Extensor Digiti Minimi- A

A

Extend digit 5

30
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris- A

A

Extend Hand

Helps Adduct Hand

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Supinator- A

A

Supinates Forearm

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Abductor Pollicis Longus- A

A

Abducts Digit 1 at CM joint

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Extensor Pollicis Brevis- A

A

Extends Digit 1 at MP Joint

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Extensor Pollicis Longus- A

A

Extends Digit 1 at IP Joint

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Extensor Indicis- A

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Extends Digit 2 at MP Joint

36
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Anconeus- A

A

Extends Forearm

37
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Abductor Pollicis Brevis- A

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Abducts Digit 1 at MP Joint

38
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Opponens Pollicis- A

A

Medially Rotates 1st Metacarpal

39
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Flexor Pollicis Brevis- A

A

Flexes Digit 1 at MP Joint

40
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Adductor Pollicis- A

A

Adducts Digit 1

41
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Abductor Digiti Minimi- A

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Abducts Digit 5

42
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Flexor Digiti Minimi- A

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Flexes Digit 5 at MP Joint

43
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Opponens Digiti Minimi- A

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Laterally Rotates 5th Metacarpal

44
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Lumbricales- A

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Flexes MP Joint

Extends IP Joint

45
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Dorsal Interossei- A

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Abduct Digits 2-4
Flex MP Joints
Extends IP Joints

46
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Palmar Interossei- A

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Adduct Digits 2, 4, & 5
Flex MP Joints
Extends IP Joints

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