Muscles and movements Flashcards
Trapezius upper fibers
elevation of scapula
extension of head
Trapezius middle fibers
elevation
upward rotation
adduction
Trapezius lower fibers
depression
adduction
upward rotation
Levator Scapulae
Elevates the medial margin of the scapula
Rhomboid (Major and minor)
Adduction (retraction
Downward rotation
Elevation
Serratus anterior
Abduction (protraction)
Upward Rotation
Pectoralis minor
Abduction (protraction)
Downward rotation
Depression
Subclavius
Depression
Stabilization & protection of SC joint
Deltoid Anterior fibers
Abduction
Flexion
Horizontal Adduction
Internal Rotation
Deltoid Middle Fibers
Abduction
Deltoid Posterior Fibers
Abduction
Extension
Horizontal Abduction
External Rotation
Pectoralis Major Upper Fibers
Internal Rotation Horizontal Adduction Flexion Abduction Adduction
Pectoralis Major Lower Fibers
Internal Rotation
Horizontal Adduction
Extension
Adduction
Latissimus Dorsi Muscles
Adduction Extension
Internal Rotation
Horizontal Abduction