muscles - upper extremities Flashcards
1
Q
trapezius
A
elevates, depresses, adducts and retracts scapula
2
Q
levator scapulae
A
elevate scapula
3
Q
rhomboids
A
adduct scapula
4
Q
serratus anterior
A
protract scapula (serrated appearance)
5
Q
pectoralis minor
A
protract scapula
6
Q
deltoid
A
flex, medially rotate, abduct, extend and laterally rotate shoulder
7
Q
latissimus dorsi
A
extend, adduct, medially rotate arm
8
Q
supraspinatus
A
abduct arm at shoulder (first 15 degrees)
9
Q
infraspinatus
A
lateral rotation of arm
10
Q
teres minor
A
lateral rotation of arm
11
Q
teres major
A
medial rotation or arm
12
Q
pectoralis major
A
adduct and medially rotate arm
13
Q
subscapularis
A
medially rotate and adduct arm
14
Q
biceps brachii
A
weak arm flexor
15
Q
pronator teres
A
forearm pronation at elbow
