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Muscle Function - Upper Limb Flashcards

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What is the function of the trapezius?

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Rotates scapula to elevate arm; also elevates , depresses and retracts scapula; extends and rotates head

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What is the function of the levator scapulae?

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Elevates scapula

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What is the function of the rhomboids?

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Elevates and retracts scapula

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What is the function of the deltoid?

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Powerful abduction of the arm beyond 15 degrees

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What is the function of the Latissimus dorsi?

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Powerful addiction, medial rotation and extension of arm

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What is the function of the pectoralis major?

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Powerful adduction, flexion, extension and medial rotation of the arm

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What is the function of the pectoralis minor?

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Rotates and protracted scapula

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What is the function of the subclavius?

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Depresses clavicle and stabilises joint

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What is the function of the coracobrchialis?

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Flexes arm at the shoulder joint

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What is the function of the serratus anterior?

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Protracted and rotates scapula, prevents “winging”

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What is the function of the supraspinatus?

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Initiates abduction of arm (first 15 degrees)

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What is the function of the infraspinatus?

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Lateral rotation of arm

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What is the function of the teres minor?

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Lateral rotation of arm

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What is the function of the teres major?

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Medically rotates and extends arm

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What is the function of the subscapularis?

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Medial rotation of arm

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What is the function of the biceps brachii?

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Flexor of forearm (strong) and arm (weak) and powerful supination

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What is the function of the brachialis?

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Powerful flexor of the forearm

18
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What is the function of the triceps brachii?

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Extension of arm and forearm

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What is the function of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

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Flexion and adduction of the wrist

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What is the function of the palmaris longus?

A

Tightening of palm skin (and a little bit of wrist flexion)

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What is the function of the flexor carpi radialis?

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Flexion and abduction of the wrist

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What is the function of the pronator teres?

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Pronation of forearm

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What is the function of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

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Flexes wrist, metacarpophalangeal joints, first interphalangeal joints

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What is the function of the flexor digitorum profundus?

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Flexes wrist, metacarpophalangeal joints, proximal and distal interphalangeal joints

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What is the function of the flexor pollicis longus?

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Flexes metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint of digit 1

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What is the function of the pronator quadratus

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Pronation of the forearm

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What is the function of the brachioradialis?

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Flexes elbow when arm is partially pronated

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What is the function of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis?

A

Extends and abducts the wrist

29
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What is the function of the extensor digitorum?

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Extends digits 2-5 and the wrist

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What is the function of the extensor digiti minimi?

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Accessory extensor of digit 5

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What is the function of the extensor carpi ulnaris?

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Extends and adducts the wrist

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What is the function of the anconeus?

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Abducts ulna during pronation to maintain position of the hand

33
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What is the function of the supinator?

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Supinates forearm

34
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What is the function of the abductor pollicis longus?

A

Abducts thumb

35
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What is the function of the extensor pollicis brevis and longus?

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Extends the thumb

36
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What is the function of the extensor indicus?

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Extends digit 2

37
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What is the function of the palmaris brevis?

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Deepens cup of hand

38
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What is the function of the adductor pollicis?

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Adducts the thumb

39
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What is the function of the lumbricals?

A

Flexion of MCP joint and extension of IP joints

40
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What is the function of the interossei?

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Abduct (dorsal) and adduct (palmar) fingers, flexes MCP and extends IP joints

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