Muscles of the Upper Limbs (Appendicular Muscles)

Question 1

Name 1 action of the Pectoralis Minor

Answer 1

Depresses shoulder

Question 2

Name 1 action of the Subclavius

Answer 2

Depresses shoulder

Question 3

Name 1 action of the Serratus Anterior (“Boxer’s Muscle”)

Answer 3

Protracts shoulder

Question 4

Name 1 action of the Levator Scapulae

Answer 4

Elevates scapula

Question 5

Name 1 action of the Rhomboid Minor

Answer 5

Retracts scapula

Question 6

Name 1 action of the Rhomboid Major

Answer 6

Retracts scapula

Question 7

Name 1 action of the Trapezius

Answer 7

Elevates scapula

Question 8

Name 1 action of the Coracobracialis

Answer 8

Arm flexion

Question 9

Name 1 action of the Pectoralis Major

Answer 9

Arm flexion

Question 10

Name 1 action of the Deltoid

Answer 10

Arm abduction

Question 11

Name 1 action of the Subscapularis

Answer 11

1/4 of Rotator Cuff muscle

Question 12

Name 1 action of the Supraspinatus

Answer 12

1/4 of Rotator Cuff muscle

Question 13

Name 1 action of the Infraspinatus

Answer 13

1/4 of Rotator Cuff muscle

Question 14

Name 1 action of the Teres Major

Answer 14

1/4 of Rotator Cuff muscle

Question 15

Name 1 action of the Teres Major

Answer 15

Arm adduction

Question 16

Name 1 action of the Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 16

Arm adduction

Question 17

Name 1 action of the Biceps Brachii

Answer 17

Elbow flexion

Question 18

Name 1 action of the Brachialis

Answer 18

Elbow flexion

Question 19

Name 1 action of the Brachioradialis

Answer 19

Elbow flexion

Question 20

Name 1 action of the Anconeous

Answer 20

Elbow extension

Question 21

Name 1 action of the Triceps Brachii

Answer 21

Elbow extension

Question 22

Name 1 action of the Pronator Teres

Answer 22

Forearm pronation

Question 23

Name 1 action of the Flexor Carpi Radialis

Answer 23

Wrist flexion

Question 24

Name 1 action of the Palmaris Longus

Answer 24

Wrist flexion

Question 25

Name 1 action of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 25

Wrist flexion

Question 26

Name 1 action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Answer 26

Wrist extension

Question 27

Name 1 action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Answer 27

Wrist extension

Question 28

Name 1 action of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 28

Wrist extension