module 4 Flashcards
the one main superficial posterior muscle that attaches the axial skeleton to the pectoral girdle
the trapezius
the _________ and the ________ are the anterior muscles that attach the axial skeleton to the pectoral girdle
serratus anterior and pectoralis minor
the ________ extends the humerus
latissimus doris
the _________ flexes the humerus
pectoralis major
the main superficial muscle that moves the humerus. this muscle abducts the arm
deltoid muscle
the four rotator cuff muscles
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor
- Subscapularis
________ controls internal rotation and lifting of the arm
Supraspinatus
_________ allows you to externally rotate your arm in the shoulder socket
Infraspinatus
________ is a small muscle that helps rotate your arm
Teres minor
controls arm abduction (holding your arm out straight, away from your body)
Subscapularis
________ flexes the forearm
bicep brachii
________ extends the forearm
tricep brachii
________ and ________ flex the wrist
flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris
the flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris common origin
medial epicondyle
________ and _______ extend the wrist
extensor carpi radialis and extensor carpi ulnaris
Muscles that move the ankle and foot posteriorly
Gastrocnemius, soleus
Muscles that move the leg posteriorly
Hamstring
Muscles that move the ankle and foot anteriorly
Tibialis
Muscles that move the thigh posteriorly
Gluteus maximus, medius and minimus
Muscles that move the ankle and foot lateraly
Peroneus
Muscles that move the thigh anteriorly
Iliopsoas
Muscles that move the thigh medialy
Adductors
Muscles that move the leg anteriorly
Sartorius, quadriceps femoris
Gastrocnemius, soleus
Flexes the foot
