Upper Extremity Actions Flashcards
Upper Trapezius with origin fixed
Elevation of Scapula
Scapular upward rotation
Upper Trapezius with insertion fixed - bilateral
Cervical Extension
Capital Extension
Upper Trapezius with insertion fixed - unilateral
Extension and lateral flexion of head and neck to the same side
Rotation of head and neck to the opposite side
Middle Trapezius
Adduction of Scapula
Lower Trapezius
Depression of Scapula
Adduction of Scapula
Scapular upward rotation
Rhomboid Major and Minor
Scapular adduction
Scapular downward rotation
Scapular elevation
Serratus Anterior
Scapular abduction
Scapular upward rotation
Keeps medial border of scapula drawn anteriorly close to thoracic wall; prevents ‘winging’
Pectoralis Minor
Scapular protraction/abduction
Elevation of ribs in forced
inspiration with scapula fixed
by levator scapulae
Pectoralis Major Whole Muscle
Shoulder Adduction
Shoulder internal rotation
Elevation of thorax in forced inspiration (with upper extremities fixed)
Pectoralis Major Clavicular
Shoulder internal rotation
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder horizontal adduction
Pectoralis Major Sternocostal
Shoulder internal rotation
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder horizontal adduction
Subscapularis
Shoulder internal rotation
Stabilization of GH joint
Subclavius
Assist shoulder depression Depresses and moves clavicle forward
Deltoid Anterior
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder internal rotation, abduction
Shoulder horizontal adduction
Deltoid Middle
Shoulder Abduction
Deltoid Posterior
Shoulder extension
Shoulder external rotation, abduction
Shoulder horizontal abduction
Supraspinatus
Shoulder abduction
Stabilization of GH joint
Infraspinatus
Shoulder external rotation
Stabilization of GH joint
Teres Minor
Shoulder external rotation
Stabilization of GH joint
Teres Major
Shoulder extension (from a flexed position) Shoulder adduction Shoulder internal rotation
Coracobrachialis
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder adduction
Biceps Brachii
Shoulder flexion (not in book)
Elbow flexion
Forearm supination
Stabilization of GH joint