Prime Movers Scapular Muscles

Question 1

Abductor/Protraction (rounding the shoulders forward)

Answer 1

1. Serratus Anterior
2. Upper Trapezius

Question 2

Adduction/Retraction (pinch the shoulder blades toward each other)
(Reaching down behind the back)

Answer 2

1. Middle Trapezius (stabilizes scapula)

Question 3

Depression (glide the shoulders down)

Answer 3

1. Trapezius, lower
2. Pectoralis Minor
3. Serratus Anterior, lower

Question 4

Downward Rotation (return the arms downward from the overhead)

Answer 4

1. Rhomboids
2. Levator Scapulae

Question 5

Upward Rotation (lift the arms overhead; scapulae will follow and rotate upward)

Answer 5

1. Upper and Lower Trapezius
2. Serratus Anterior

Question 6

Elevation (glide the shoulders up toward the ears)

Answer 6

1. Upper Trapezius
2. Rhomboids
3. Levator Scapulae