Scapula Flashcards
1
Q
What are the actions of the scapula?
A
Elevation, Depression, Retraction, Protraction, Upward rotation, Downward rotation
2
Q
What muscles are responsible for elevation?
A
Upper trapezius, Levator scapulae
3
Q
What muscles are responsible for depression?
A
Lower trapezius
4
Q
What muscles are responsible for retraction?
A
Middle trapezius, Rhomboid major, Rhomboid minor
5
Q
What muscles are responsible for protraction?
A
Serratus anterior, Pectoralis major
6
Q
What muscles are responsible for upward rotation?
A
Lower trapezius, Serratus anterior
7
Q
What muscles are responsible for downward rotation?
A
Levator scapulae, Rhomboids (major & minor), Pectoralis minor
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