MUSCLES MOVING PECTORAL GIRDLE Flashcards
1
Q
Trapezius
A
Multiple actions depending on fibre orientation (elevator, retractor and depressor of scapula)
2
Q
Elevator
A
Bring up
3
Q
Retractor
A
Bring back
4
Q
Depressor
A
Bring down
5
Q
Levator scapulae
A
Elevator of scapula; pull up
6
Q
Rhomboids
A
Retractors of scapula; bones move closer to midline
7
Q
Serratus anterior
A
Protractor of scapula; reach out front
8
Q
Force Couple
A
Where two muscles work together that pulls shoulder joint up in an anti-clockwise rotation
9
Q
Which two muscles work together in force couple?
A
Trapezius
Serratus Anterior