Shoulder Flashcards
1
Q
“Protectors”
A
Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapularis Teres Major Corocobrachialis Biceps Triceps
2
Q
“Pivoters”
A
Pectoralis Minor Levator Scapulae Rhomboid Major/Minor Trapezius Serratus Anterior
3
Q
“Positioners”
A
Deltoid
Pectoralis
Latissimus Dorsi
4
Q
“Propellers”
A
Pectoralis Major
Latissimus Dorsi
5
Q
Force Couple
A
Force Couples are counteracting groups of muscles functioning either by co-contraction to stabilize a joint, or by one group acting concentrically and the opposing group acting eccentrically to cause controlled joint motion that is smooth and harmonized.
