Upper Limb Muscle Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Scapula - UP ROTATION
A
- Trapezius (middle)
* Serratus Anterior
2
Q
Scapula - DOWN ROTATION
A
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Rhomboids
- Pectoralis Minor
- Levator Scapulae
3
Q
Scapula - ELEVATION
A
- Trapezius (upper)
- Levator Scapulae
- Rhomboids
4
Q
Scapula - DEPRESSION
A
- Trapezius (lower)
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Pectoralis Minor
5
Q
Scapula - PROTRACTION
A
- Pectoralis Minor
* Serratus Anterior
6
Q
Scapula - RETRACTION
A
- Trapezius (middle)
* Rhomboids
7
Q
Glenohumeral joint - FLEXION
A
- Deltoid (anterior)
- Pectoralis Major
- Biceps Brachii
- Coracobrachialis
8
Q
Glenohumeral joint - EXTENSION
A
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Deltoid (posterior)
- Pectoralis Major
9
Q
Glenohumeral joint - ABDUCTION
A
- Deltoid (middle)
* Supraspinatus
10
Q
Glenohumeral joint - ADDUCTION
A
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Deltoid (anterior/posterior)
- Teres Major
- Pectoralis Major
11
Q
Glenohumeral joint - MEDIAL ROTATION
A
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Deltoid (anterior)
- Teres Major
- Subscapularis
- Pectoralis Major
12
Q
Glenohumeral joint - LATERAL ROTATION
A
- Deltoid (posterior)
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Minor
13
Q
Elbow - FLEXION
A
- Biceps Brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
14
Q
Elbow - EXTENSION
A
- Triceps Brachii
* Anconeus
15
Q
Forearm - PRONATION
A
- Pronator Teres
- Pronator Quadratus
- Anconeus