Upper Extremity Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Chief flexor of the arm
A
Pectoralis major
2
Q
Chief extensor of the arm
A
Latissimus dorsi
3
Q
Chief adductor of the arm
A
Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
4
Q
Chief abductor of the arm
A
Deltoid
5
Q
Chief medial rotator of the arm
A
Subscapularis
6
Q
Trapezius
A
Retract, elevate, depress, rotate scapula
7
Q
Latissimus dorsi
A
Extend, adduct, medially rotate arm
8
Q
Levator scapulae
A
Elevate and rotate scapula
9
Q
Rhomboids
A
Retract and rotate scapula
10
Q
Serratus anterior
A
Protract and rotate scapula
11
Q
Pectoralis major
A
Adduct and medially rotate arm
12
Q
Deltoid
A
Abduct, flex, extend arm
13
Q
Teres minor
A
Laterally rotates arm
14
Q
Teres major
A
Adducts and medially rotates arm
15
Q
Infraspinatous
A
Laterally rotates arm
16
Q
Supraspinatous
A
Initially abducts arm to 15 degrees
17
Q
Subscapularis
A
Adducts and medially rotates arm
18
Q
Subsclavius
A
Depress clavicle
