muscles acting on the humerus Flashcards
1
Q
Actions of the subscapularis (1)
A
medial rotation at the GH joint
2
Q
actions of the supraspinatus (1)
A
abduction at the GH joint
3
Q
actions of the infraspinatus (1)
A
lateral rotation at the GH joint
4
Q
Actions of the teres minor (1)
A
lateral rotation at the GH joint
5
Q
Actions of the teres major (3)
A
medial rotation, adduction, extension at the GH joint
6
Q
actions of the coracobrachialis (2)
A
flexion and adduction at the GH joint
7
Q
actions of the deltoid - anterior, posterior, and middle all individually
A
ANT: abduction, flexion, medial rotation
POST: abduction, extension, lateral rot
MID: abduction
8
Q
Actions of the pectoralis major (3)
A
adduction, flexion, medial rotation at GH joint
9
Q
actions of the latissimus dorsi (3)
A
extension, adduction, medial rotation at the GH joint
