Muscles 1 Flashcards
Sternocleidomastoid
Flexion and rotation of neck
pectoralis major
flexes, adducts, and medially rotates shoulder
serratus anterior
protracts and stabilizes scapula
deltoid
abducts shoulder
external intercostals
elevate rib cage during inspiration
internal intercostals
depress rib cage during forced expiration
rectus abdominus
flexes and rotates trunk
external oblique
laterally flexes and rotates trunk
trapezius
elevates, rotates, and retracts scapula
latissimus dorsi
extends, adducts, medially rotates shoulder
infraspinatus
laterally rotates shoulder
supraspinatus
abducts shoulder
teres major
extends, adducts, medially rotates shoulder
rhomboid major
retracts and stabilizes scapula
triceps brachii - long head
elbow extension
triceps brachii - lateral head
elbow extension
biceps brachii - long head
elbow flexion and supination
biceps brachii - short head
elbow flexion and supination
brachioradialis
elbow flexion
brachialis
elbow flexion
pronator teres
forearm pronation
flexor carpi radialis
flexes and abducts wrist
flexor carpi ulnaris
flexes and adducts wrist
palmaris longus
flexes wrist
flexor digitorum superficialis
flexes fingers
abduction
away from the body
adduction
towards the body