Muscle Movements Flashcards
Trapezius movement
Raise and adduct scapulae
Rhomboids movement
Adduction of scapulae
Latissimus Dorsi movement
Shoulder adduction
Erector Spinae movement
Trunk Extension
Pectorials movement
Shoulder flexion
Abdominals movement
Trunk flexion
Deltoid movement
Shoulder adduction
Bicep movement
Elbow flexion
Tricep movement
Elbow extension
Wrist flexors movement
Wrist flexion
Wrist Extensor movement
Wrist extension
Quadriceps movement
Hip flexion / Knee extension
Hamstrings movement
Hip extension / Knee flexion
Gluteals movement
Hip extension
Gastrocnemius movement
Plantar flexion
Soleus movement
Plantar flexion
Tibialis Anterior movement
Dorsi flexion
Reciprocal Inhibition
How muscles work in pairs to allow movement to occur
Agonist
Muscle that contracts in reciprocal inhibition
Antagonist
Muscle that relaxes during reciprocal inhibition
