Synergists and Force Couples Flashcards
1
Q
scapular elevation
A
- upper trapezius
- levator scapulae
- rhomboid minor
- rhomboid major
2
Q
scapular depression
A
- lower trapezius
- pectoralis minor
3
Q
scapular upward rotation
A
- upper trapezius
- lower trapezius
- serratus anterior
4
Q
scapular downward rotation
A
- levator scapulae
- rhomboid minor
- rhomboid major
- pectoralis minor
5
Q
scapular retraction
A
- middle trapezius
- rhomboid minor
- rhomboid major
6
Q
scapular protraction
A
- serratus anterior
- pectoralis minor
7
Q
shoulder flexion
A
- pectoralis major
- anterior deltoid
- coracobrachialis
- biceps brachii
8
Q
shoulder extension
A
- posterior deltoid
- latissimus dorsi
- teres major
- triceps brachii
9
Q
shoulder abduction
A
- anterior deltoid
- middle deltoid
- posterior deltoid
- supraspinatus
10
Q
shoulder adduction
A
- pectoralis major
- latissimus dorsi
- teres major
- coracobrachialis
11
Q
shoulder external rotation
A
- posterior deltoid
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
12
Q
shoulder internal rotation
A
- pectoralis major
- anterior deltoid
- latissimus dorsi
- subscapularis
- teres major
13
Q
horizontal abduction
A
- posterior deltoid
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
14
Q
horizontal adduction
A
- pectoralis major
- anterior deltoid
- coracobrachialis
