Action Flashcards
Trapezius
Rotation, retraction, elevation, and depression of scapula; levitate clavicle; extends neck; stabilizes shoulder
Levator scapulae
Elevates the scapula medially and upward
Rhomboid major
Steadies scapula; moves the inferior angle backward and upward
Rhomboid minor
Steadies scapula; moves the inferior angle backward and upward
Latissimus dorsi
Medial rotation, adduction, extension, and respiration
Splenius capitis
unilateral action: laterally flex and rotate head ipsilaterally
Splenius cervicis
unilateral action: laterally flex and rotate head ipsilaterally
Erector spinae
unilateral action: laterally flex vertebral column ipsilaterally
Iliocostalis
IDK
Longissimus
IDK
Spinalis
IDK
Semispinalis capitis
unilateral action: rotates head/neck contralaterally
Semispinalis cervicis
unilateral action: rotates head/neck contralaterally
Multifidus
action: assists in stabilization of vertebrae during locomotion
Rotatores
assists in stabilization and rotation of vertebrae
