Muscles: Actions Flashcards
Latissimus Dorsi
Extends, adducts, medially rotates humerus
Raises torso towards arms during climbing
Trapezius
Elevation/upward rotation of scapula
Retracts scapula
Depression/upward rotation of scapula
Rhomboid Major
Retract, elevate, rotate scapula downward
Fix scapula to thoracic wall
Rhomboid Minor
Retract, elevate, rotate scapula downward
Fix scapula to thoracic wall
Levator Scapulae
Elevates scapula
Tilts glenoid fossa inferiorly by rotating scapula
Serratus Posterior Superior
Elevates ribs
Serratus Posterior Inferior
Depress ribs
Splenius
Bilaterally: extend head & neck
Unilaterally: laterally flex neck/rotate head
Iliocostalis
Bilaterally: extend vertebral column, head
Unilaterally: laterally flex vertebral column
Longissimus
Bilaterally: extend vertebral column, head
Unilaterally: laterally flex vertebral column
Spinals
Bilaterally: extend vertebral column, head
Unilaterally: laterally flex vertebral column
Semispinalis
Extend head, thoracic, cervical regions
Rotate them contralaterally
Multifidus
Stabilize vertebrae during localized movement of vertebral column
Rotatores
Extend head, thoracic, cervical regions
Rotate them contralaterally
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
Extension of head
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
extension/ipsilateral rotation of head
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
Ipsilateral rotation of head
Obliquus Capitis Superior
Extension/ipsilateral rotation of head
Pectoralis Major
adduct/medially rotate humerus
Draw scapula anterior/inferior
Clavicular portion flexes humerus
Sternal portion extends humerus when flexed
Pectoralis Minor
Stabilize scapula by pulling anterior/inferior against posterior thoracic wall
Subclavius
Anchor and depress clavicle
Serratus Anterior
Protract/rotate/hold scapula against thorax
Deltoid
Flex/medially rotate, abduct, extend, & laterally rotate humerus
Teres Major
Adducts/medially rotates humerus