Muscles Flashcards
muscle that crosses the anterior side…
produce flexion
muscle that crosses posterior side…
produces extension
muscle that crosses lateral side
produces abduction
muscle that crosses medial side
produces adduction
Muscle actions of the head and neck
- facial expression
- extrinsic eye muscles
- muscles of mastication
- muscles of swallowing and speech
- muscle of neck for head movement (sternocleidomastoid)
muscle of vertebral column
prime mover of back extensions and maintenance of posture, contributor to lateral bending rotation of vertebral column
external intercostal
elevates ribs, inspiration
internal intercostal
depresses ribs, expiration
diaphragm
prime mover of inspiration, contraction expands thoracic activity
rectus abdominus
flex and rotate vertebral column
external oblique
flex vertebral column, compress abdominal contents, lateral bending
Internal oblique
flex vertebral column, compress abdominal contents, lateral bending
transverse abdominis
compress abdominal contents
muscles of pelvis
span pelvic outlet, support pelvic organs and regulate urination and defecation
pectoral girdle
elevation, depression, upward rotation and protraction, retraction
trapezius
elevates scapula and depresses scapula
rhomboid major & minor
retracts scapula
levator scapulae
elevates scapula
pectoralis minor
depresses scapula
serratus anterior
protraction and upward rotation
pectoralis major
flex, adducts, medially rotates arm
deltoid
abducts arm
latissimus dorsi
extends, adducts and medially rotates arm
teres major
extends, adducts and medially rotates arm
supraspinatus
abducts arm
infraspinatus
lateral rotation of arm
teres minor
lateral rotation of arm
subscapularis
medial rotation of arm
biceps brachii
flexes and supinates forearm at elbow