Upper Extremities I and II: Muscle Actions Flashcards
Trapezius
Scapula:
+ elevate
+ retract
+ glendoid-up rotate
Latissimus dorsi
Humerus:
+ adduct
+ medially rotate
+ extend
Levator scapula
Scapula:
+ elevate
+ glenoid-down rotate
Rhomboid minor
Scapula:
+ elevate
+ retract
+ glenoid-down rotate
Rhomboid major
Scapula:
+ elevate
+ retract
+ glenoid-down rotate
Deltoid
Humerus:
+ (clavicular) flex and medially rotate
+ (acromial) abduct
+ (spinous) extend and laterally rotate
Subscapularis
Humerus:
+ medially rotate
+ stabilize glenohumeral joint
Supraspinatus
Humerus:
+ initiate abduction
+ stabilize glenohumeral joint
Infraspinatus
Humerus:
+ laterally rotate
+ stabilize glenohumeral joint
Teres minor
Humerus:
+ laterally rotate
+ stablize glenohumeral joint
Teres major
Humerus:
+ adduct
+ medially rotate
Triceps brachii
Humerus:
+ extend
Brachioradialis
Forearm:
+ flex
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Wrist:
+ abduct
+ extend
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Wrist:
+ abduct
+ extend