New Muscle Chart Flashcards
Pectoralis Minor
Scapular depression and protraction
Brachialis
Elbow flexion (primary) Forearm pronation (secondary)
Brachioradialis
Elbow flexion with thumb up
Levator Scapula
Scapular elevation
Teres Major
Shoulder extension, adduction and internal rotation
Quadratus Lumborum
Side bend of the trunk
Flexor Digitorum (Superficialis)
Fingers flexion except the thumb
Pronators
Forearm pronation
Lumbricals (Hand)
MCP flexion
PIP and DIP extension
Extensor Digitorum
Fingers extension except the thump
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Extend the 5th finger (pinky finger)
Extensor Indicis
Extend the 2st finger (index finger)
Supinator
Forearm supination
Interossei
Hand
Abduction and adduction of the fingers
Gracilis
Hip adduction
Tensor Fascia Latae AND Iliotibial Band
Combination of hip flexion and abduction
Piriformis
Hip external rotation
Extensor Hallicis Longus
Extend 1st toe
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extend 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th toe
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flex the 1st toe
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flex the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th toe
Frontalis
Raise the eyebrows and wrinkle the forehead
Orbicularis Occuli
Close the eyelids
Orbicularis Oris
Close the mouth and tuck the lips
Temporalis
Clench the teeth, laterally deviate TMJ, elevate and retract the mandible
Masseter
Mandible protraction and elevation