practical 2 - muscle actions Flashcards
rectus abdominis
flexion of trunk
external oblique
rotation of trunk to opposite side
internal oblique
rotation of trunk to same side
transversus abdominis
compression of trunk
external intercostals
inhalation
internal intercostals
exhalation
innermost intercostals
exhalation
erector spinae
rotation to same side
what happens if both erector spinae contract simultaneously?
extension of trunk
sternocleidomastoid
rotation to opposite side
what happens if both sternocleidomastoid muscles contract simultaneously?
flexion of the neck
serratus anterior
protraction of scapula
pectoralis minor
protraction of scapula
rhomboid major
retraction of scapula
rhomboid minor
retraction of scapula
levator scapulae
elevation of scapula
trapezius
elevation of scapula
subscapularis
medial rotation of shoulder
suprascapularis
abduction of shoulder
infraspinatus
lateral rotation of shoulder
teres minor
lateral rotation of shoulder