Human Movement Science

Question 0

Medial deltoid

Answer 0

Accelerates shoulder abduction

Question 1

Anterior deltoid

Answer 1

Accelerates shoulder flexion and internal rotation

Question 2

Posterior deltoid

Answer 2

Accelerates shoulder extension and external rotation

Question 3

Teres Major

Answer 3

Accelerates shoulder internal rotation, adduction, and extension

Question 4

Teres Minor

Answer 4

Accelerates shoulder external rotation

Question 5

Subscapularis

Answer 5

Accelerates shoulder internal rotation

Question 6

Supraspinatus

Answer 6

Accelerates abduction of the arm

Question 7

Biceps Brachii

Answer 7

Accelerates elbow flexion, supination of the radioulnar joint, and shoulder flexion

Question 8

Triceps Brachii

Answer 8

Accelerates elbow extension and shoulder extension

Question 9

Brachioradialis / Brachialis

Answer 9

Elbow flexion

Question 10

Levator Scapulae

Answer 10

Cervical extension, lateral flexion, and ipsilateral rotation when the scapulae is anchored. Assists with elevation and downward rotation of the scapulae

Question 11

Pectoralis minor

Answer 11

Protracts the scapula

Question 12

Pectoralis major

Answer 12

Accelerates shoulder flexion, horizontal adduction, and internal rotation

Question 13

Upper Trapezius

Answer 13

Cervical extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.

Also accelerates scapular elevation

Question 14

Lower/middle trapezius

Answer 14

Scapular depression

Question 15

Rhomboid major/minor

Answer 15

Produces scapular retraction and downward rotation

Question 16

Serratus Anterior

Answer 16

Accelerates scapular protraction

Question 17

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 17

Shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation

Question 18

Superficial Erector Spinae

Answer 18

Spinal extension, rotation, and lateral flexion

*stabilizes the spine during functional movements

Question 19

Diaphragm

Answer 19

Pulls the central tendon inferiorly, increasing the volume in the thoracic cavity

Question 20

Piriformis

Answer 20

Hip external rotation, abduction, and extension

Question 21

Iliacus

Answer 21

Hip flexion and external rotation

Question 22

Psoas

Answer 22

Hip flexion and external rotation

Extends and rotates lumbar spine

Question 23

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 23

Hip extension and external rotation

Question 24

Gluteus Medius

Answer 24

Hip abduction and internal rotation (Anterior fibers) Hip abduction and external rotation (posterior fibers)

Question 25

Adductor Longus (inner thigh)

Answer 25

Hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation

Question 26

Vastus Medialis (VMO)

Answer 26

Knee extension

Question 27

Quadriceps (vastus lateralis)

Answer 27

Knee extension

Question 28

Biceps Femoris (long head)

Answer 28

Knee flexion and hip extension Tibial external rotation

Question 29

Gastrocnemius

Answer 29

Accelerates plantarflexion

Question 30

Soleus

Answer 30

Accelerates plantarflexion

Question 31

Posterior Tibialis

Answer 31

Plantarflexion and inversion of the foot

Question 32

Anterior Tibialis

Answer 32

Dorsiflexion and inversion