Shoulder Musculature Flashcards
1
Q
scapular elevation (3)
A
- upper trapezius
- rhomboids
- levator scapulae
2
Q
scapular depression (3)
A
- lower trapezius
- serratus anterior
- pectoralis minor
3
Q
scapular upward rotation (2)
A
- trapezius
- serratus anterior
4
Q
scapular downward rotation (3)
A
- rhomboids
- levator scapula
- pectoralis minor
5
Q
scapular protraction (abduction) (2)
A
- serratus anterior
- pectoralis minor
6
Q
scapular retraction (adduction) (2)
A
- middle trapezius
- rhomboids
7
Q
shoulder flexion (4)
A
- anterior deltoid
- pectoralis major
- coracobrachialis
- (weak assist from biceps brachii)
8
Q
shoulder extension/ hyperextension (5)
A
- posterior deltoid
- latissimus dorsi
- teres major
- pectoralis major
- (weak assist from triceps brachii)
9
Q
shoulder abduction (2)
A
- deltoid
- supraspinatus
10
Q
shoulder adduction (7)
A
- latissimus dorsi
- teres major
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
- pectoralis major
- coracobrachialis
- (weak assist from triceps brachii)
11
Q
shoulder internal rotation (5)
A
- anterior deltoid
- latissimus dorsi
- teres major
- subscapularis
- pectoralis major
12
Q
shoulder external rotation (3)
A
- posterior deltoid
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
13
Q
shoulder horizontal abduction (3)
A
- posterior deltoid
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
14
Q
shoulder horizontal adduction (2)
A
- anterior deltoid
- pectoralis major
