The Shoulder Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
Deltoids, Supraspinatus
2
Q
Adduction
A
Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi
3
Q
Flexion
A
Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid
4
Q
Extension
A
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major
5
Q
Internal Rotation
A
Subscapularis, Latissimus Dorsi and Pectoralis Major
6
Q
External Rotation
A
Infraspinatus and Teres minor
7
Q
Horizontal Abduction - For the start position, lift your arms in front of you. The action occurs as you then move your arms out to the side.
A
Latissimus dorsi and posterior deltoid
8
Q
Horizontal Adduction - From the starting position, lift your arms out to the side. The actions occurs as you then move your arms in front of you
A
Pectoralis major and anterior deltoid