Pectoral girdle muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Elevation:
A
- levator scapulae
- upper part of the trapezius
- shoulders to ears
2
Q
Depression:
A
- pectoralis minor
- lower part of the trapezius
- latissimus dorsi
- shoulders down
3
Q
Protraction:
A
- serratus anterior
- pectoralis minor
4
Q
Retraction:
A
- rhomboid major and minor
- middle fibers of the trapezius
5
Q
Lateral rotation of scapula (aBduction)
A
- lower half of the serratus anterior
- upper and lower parts of the trapezius
- bring shoulder forward - think cat pose
6
Q
Medial rotation of the scapula (aDDuction)
A
- rhomboid major and minor
- levator scapulae
- bring the scapula together by pushing chest out
7
Q
Levator scapular innervation:
A
-dorsal scapular (C4, 5)
8
Q
trapezius innervation:
A
accessory nerve
9
Q
pectoralis minor innervation:
A
-medial pectoral (C7, 8)
10
Q
Latissimus dorsi innervation:
A
-thoracodorsal (C6, 7, 8)
11
Q
Serratus anterior innervation:
A
-long thoracic (C 5, 6 7)
C 5 6 7 - Raise your arm up to heaven
12
Q
Rhomboid major and minor innervation:
A
-dorsal scapular (C5)
