UL muscle actions Flashcards
Brachioradialis Action
Flex the forearm
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis Action
Extend and ABduct the hand
Extensor Dithorium Action
Extend the hand and digits 2-5
Extensor Digiti Minimi Action
Extend hand and digit 5
Extensor Carpi Ulanris
Extend the hand and ADduct hand
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Flex hand and digits 2-5
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Flex the hand and thumb
Pronator Quadratus
Pronate forearm
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Flex hand and 2-5
Anterior Fibers of Deltoid
Flexion of Humerus and Medial Roatation Humerus
Medial Fibers of Deltoid
ABduct Humerus
Posterior Fibers of Deltoid
Extend and Lateral rotate humerus
Teres Minor
ADuct and Lateral Rotation of humerus
Latissimus Dorsi
Extend, ADuct, Medially Rotate Humerus
Teres Minor
Extend, ADuct, Medially Rotate Humerus
Subscapularius
ADuct and Medially rotate humerus
Pectoralis Major
ADuct, flex, medially rotate humerus
Pectoralis Minor
Protract and depress the scapula
Superior Trapezius
Elevate Scapula
Middle Trapezius
Retract Scapula
Inferior Trapezius
Depress Scapula
Biceps Brachii Longhead and Short Head
Flex the humerus, flex forearm, supinate forearm
Corocobrachialis
ADuction of humerus, flexion of humerus,
Serratus Anterior
Protract and depress scapula