Muscle Functions Flashcards
which muscle is the prime mover for shoulder flexion
pectoralis major
what other muscles would be synergists in shoulder flexion
deltoid, triceps brachii, serratus anterior
which muscle is the prime mover for shoulder extension
latissimus dorsi
what other muscles would be synergists in shoulder extension
teres major
which muscle aids in rotation of the joint between the atlas and axis
suboccipital muscles
which muscle hyperextends the neck
scalenes
which muscle flexes the elbow
brachialis
which muscle extends the elbow
triceps brachii
which muscle flexes the vertebral column
erector spinae (Spinalis, Longissimus, Iliocostalis)
which muscle extends the hip
gluteus maximus
what is the action of the hamstrings at the hip
extension
name an antagonist muscle to the semitendinosus muscle regarding hip extension
rectus femoris
name a synergist to the biceps brachii regarding elbow flexion
brachialis, brachioradialis
which muscle abducts the arm
deltoid
which muscle adducts the arm
pectoralis major, teres major,
which muscle abducts the thigh
gluteus Medius, tensor, fasciae, latae
which is the prime mover for knee extension
rectus femoris
which muscles flex the knee
semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius
which muscle is the prime mover for dorsiflexion of the ankle
tibialis anterior
which muscle is the prime mover for plantar flexion of the ankle
gastrocnemius