Set 1 Flashcards
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
Innervation
CN XI (SA nv.) + C2-3
SCM
Primary Open Chain Action
Both working together: flexion of the cervical spine
Individual muscle working alone: rotation of head to opposite side
PRIMARY NECK FLEXOR**
SCM
Secondary Open Chain Action
Ipsilateral lateral flexion (side bending)
Scalenes (ant., middle, post.)
Innervation
Cervical nerves VPR C1-8
Scalenes (ant., middle, post.)
Primary Open Chain Action
Ipsilateral flexion and rotation of the neck to opposite side
Scalenes (ant., middle, post.)
Secondary Open Chain Action
Neck flexion
Trapezius
Innervation
CN XI (SA nv.) + C3,4
Trapezius
Primary Open Chain Action
Upper fibers:
- Scapula elevation, adduction, upward rotation
- PRIMARY SHOULDER GIRDLE ELEVATOR***
Middle fibers:
- Scapula adduction
- PRIMARY SHOULDER GIRDLE RETRACTOR***
Lower fibers:
- Scapula depression, upward rotation
- PRIMARY SHOULDER GIRDLE DEPRESSOR***
Trapezius
Secondary Open Chain Action
Unilateral:
- rotation of head to opposite side
- lateral flexion of head to same side
Bilateral: head and neck extension
Levator Scapulae
Innervation
C3,4 + Dorsal Scapular (C5) to lower fibers
Levator Scapulae
Primary Open Chain Action
Elevation, adduction, and downward rotation of scapula
Serratus Anterior
Innervation
Long Thoracic n. (C5-7)
Serratus Anterior
Primary Open Chain Action
- Scapular abduction (Protraction and upward rotation)
- Holds the medial border of the scapula firmly against the thorax
Serratus Anterior
Secondary Open Chain Action
- Stabilizes the scapula for shoulder muscles
- Scapular depression
Pectoralis Major
Innervation
Medial + Lateral Pectoral n. (C5-8T1)
Pectoralis Major
Primary Open Chain Action
Clavicular fibers:
-IR, flexion, horizontal adduction
Stern all fibers:
- Adducts arm toward opposite iliac crest
- PRIMARY ARM ADDUCTOR***
Pectoralis Major
Secondary Open Chain Action
- Extends arm if flexed
- Depression of the shoulder girdle via the arm
Pectoralis Minor
Innervation
Medial Pectoral n. (C8T1)
Pectoralis Minor
Primary Open Chain Action
- Depression of the shoulder girdle
- Scapular downward rotation
Pectoralis Minor
Secondary Open Chain Action
- Fixes scapula against upward movements, depressing tip of shoulder joint
- Weak shoulder abduction
Deltoideus
Innervation
Axillary n. (C5,6)