Shoulder Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Agonist = anterior deltoid
Antagonist = latissimus dorsi
Plane = sagittal plane

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Agonist = latissimus dorsi
Antagonist = anterior deltoid
Plane = sagittal plane

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Agonist = middle deltoid
Antagonist = latissimus dorsi
Plane = frontal plane

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Agonist = latissimus dorsi
Antagonist = middle deltoid
Plane = frontal plane

Question 5

Horizontal flexion

Answer 5

Agonist = pectoralis major
Antagonist = latissimus dorsi Plane
Plane = transverse plane

Question 6

Horizontal extension

Answer 6

Agonist = latissimus dorsi
Antagonist = pectoralis major
Plane = transverse plane

Question 7

Medial rotation

Answer 7

Agonist = teres major
Antagonist = teres minor
Plane = transverse plane

Question 8

Lateral rotation

Answer 8

Agonist = teres minor
Antagonist = teres major
Plane = transverse plane

Question 9

Circumduction

Answer 9

Agonist = mix of all previous muscles
Antagonist = mix of all previous muscles
Plane = mix of all three planes