Prime Movers of Upper Limb Flashcards
1
Q
Scapulothoracic elevation
A
Levator scapula
2
Q
Scapulothoracic depression
A
Trapezius (lowest fibers)
3
Q
Scapulothoracic retraction
A
Trapezius (middle fibers)
4
Q
Scapulothoracic protraction
A
Serratus anterior
5
Q
Scapulothoracic upward rotation
A
Serratus anterior
6
Q
Scapulothoracic downward rotation
A
Levator scapula
7
Q
Axial rotation of clavicle
A
Subclavius
8
Q
Shoulder flexion
A
Deltoid (anterior fibers)
9
Q
Shoulder extension
A
Latissimus dorsi
10
Q
Shoulder abduction
A
Deltoid (middle fibers)
11
Q
Shoulder adduction
A
Pectoralis major
12
Q
Shoulder lateral rotation
A
Infraspinatus
13
Q
Shoulder medial rotation
A
Subscapularis
14
Q
Elbow flexion
A
Brachialis
15
Q
Elbow extension
A
Triceps brachii