Prime Movers of Upper Limb Flashcards
Scapulothoracic elevation
Levator scapula
Scapulothoracic depression
Trapezius (lowest fibers)
Scapulothoracic retraction
Trapezius (middle fibers)
Scapulothoracic protraction
Serratus anterior
Scapulothoracic upward rotation
Serratus anterior
Scapulothoracic downward rotation
Levator scapula
Axial rotation of clavicle
Subclavius
Shoulder flexion
Deltoid (anterior fibers)
Shoulder extension
Latissimus dorsi
Shoulder abduction
Deltoid (middle fibers)
Shoulder adduction
Pectoralis major
Shoulder lateral rotation
Infraspinatus
Shoulder medial rotation
Subscapularis
Elbow flexion
Brachialis
Elbow extension
Triceps brachii
Elbow supination
Biceps brachii
Elbow pronation
Pronator teres
Wrist flexion
Flexor digitorum profundus
Wrist extension
Extensor digitorum
Wrist radial deviation
Extensor carpi radialis (longus and brevis)
Wrist ulnar deviation
Flexor carpi ulnaris
MCP and IP flexion
Flexor digitorum profundus/flexor pollicis longus
MCP and IP extension
Extensor digitorum/extensor pollicis longus
MCP and IP abduction
Dorsal interossei/abductor pollicis longus/abductor digiti minimi
MCP and IP adduction
Palmar interosseo/adductor pollicis
Thumb and 5th finger Opposition
Opponens pollicis/oppens digiti minimi