Names and Actions

Question 0

Latissimus Dorsi - action

Answer 0

Extension, medial rotation and adduction of the humerus (EMA).

Question 1

Trapezius - action

Answer 1

upper: Elevation
middle: Retraction
lower: Depression

Question 2

Levator - action

Answer 2

Elevation of scapula, and moves neck laterally.

Question 3

Rhomboid Major - action

Answer 3

retraction of scapula

Question 4

Rhomboid Minor - action

Answer 4

Retraction of scapula

Question 5

Splenius capitis - action

Answer 5

Bilaterally: extension of head and neck.
Unilaterally: lateral flexion of head & neck, rotation of head and neck same side.

Question 6

Splenius Cervicis - action

Answer 6

Bilaterally: extension of head and neck.
Unilaterally: lateral flexion and rotation of head and neck (same side).

Question 7

Erector Spinae - action

Answer 7

Bilaterally: extension of spine.
Unilaterally: lateral flexion of spine to same side.

Question 8

Quadratus Lumborum - action

Answer 8

lateral flexion of trunk to same side, raises hip (hip hiker).

Question 9

Soleus - action

Answer 9

Plantar flexion

Question 10

Gastrocnemius - action

Answer 10

plantar flexion, assists with knee flexion.