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Trapezius I

A

Upward Rotation
Elevation
Retraction

Ipsilateral Lateral Flexion of Cervical Spine
Contralateral Rotation of Cervical Spine

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Trapezius II

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Upward Rotation
Elevation
Retraction

Ipsilateral Lateral Flexion of Cervical Spine
Contralateral Rotation of Cervical Spine

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Trapezius III

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Retraction

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Trapezius IV

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Upward Rotation
Depression
Retraction

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Rhomboid Major

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Retraction
Elevation
Downward Rotation

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Rhomboid Minor

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Retraction
Elevation
Downward Rotation

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Levator Scapulae

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Elevation

Downward Rotation

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Subclavius

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Stabilize the Clavicle

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Supraspinatus

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Abduction

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Infraspinatus

A

External Rotation

Horizontal ABDuction

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Teres Minor

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External Rotation

Horizontal ABDuction

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Subscapularis

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Internal Rotation

Horizontal ADDuction

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Anterior Deltoid

A 
Flexion
Internal Rotation
ADDuction if GH < 60
ABDuction if GH > 60
Horizontal ADDuction
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Middle Deltoid

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ABDuction

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Posterior Deltoid

A 
Extension
External Rotation
ADDuction if GH < 60
ABDuction if GH > 60
Horizontal ABDuction
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Latissimus Dorsi

A 
ADDuction
Extension
Internal Rotation
Horizontal ABDuction
Retraction
Downward Rotation
Depression
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Teres Major

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Adduction
Extension
Internal Rotation
Horizontal ABDuction

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Pectoralis Major: Clavicular

A 
Internal Rotation
Flexion
Horizontal Adduction
ADDuction of the GH if < 90
ABDuction of the GH if > 90
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Pectoralis Major: Sternal

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Extend if GH > 30 Flexion
Flexion of GH if Hyperextended
Internal Rotation
Horizontal ADDuction
ADDuction
Protraction
Downward Rotation
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Corocobrachialis

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Flexion
ADDuction
Horizaontal ADDuction

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Triceps Brachii: Long Head

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Extension of Elbow

Extension of GH

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Triceps Brachii: Medial Head

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Extension of Elbow

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Triceps Brachii: Lateral Head

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Extension of Elbow

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Anconeus

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Elbow Extension

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Brachialis
Flex Elbow
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Biceps Brachii: Long Head
Flex Elbow Supinate Radioulnar joint Flex GH Joint
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Biceps Brachii: Short Head
Flex Elbow Supinate Radioulnar Joint Flex GH Joint
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Brachioradialis
Flex Elbow Pronation Supination
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Extension of Wrist | Radial Deviation of Wrist
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Extensor Carpi. Radialis Brevis
Extension of Wrist | Radial Deviation of Wrist
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Supinator
Supination
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Extensor Digitorum Communis
Extension of 2-5 Metacarpal and Interphalangeal joints (Both PIP and IP) Extension of Wrist
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Extensor Digiti Minimi
Extension of the 5th MCP and PIP and DIP joint.
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Extension of Wrist | Ulnar Deviation of Wrist
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Abductor Pollicis Longus
Abduction of the 1st Carpo metacarpal joint
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Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Extension of the 1st CMC and MCP
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Extensor Pollicis Longus
Extension of the 1st CMC, MCP, and IP
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Extensor Indicis
Extension of the 2nd MCP, PIP, DIP | Extension of the Wrist
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Pronator Teres
Pronation
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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Flexion of 2-5 MCP and PIP | Flexion of Wrist
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Flexor Carpi Radialis
Flexion of Wrist | Radial Deviation
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Flexion of Wrist | Ulnar Deviation
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Palmaris Longus
Flexion of Wrist | Tighten Palmar Aponeurosis
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Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Flexion of Wrist | Flexion of 2-5 MCP, PIP and DIP
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Flexor Pollicis Longus
Flexion of 1st CMC, MCP, IP | Opposition of 1st CMC
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Pronator Quadratus
Pronation
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Lumbricals 1-4
Flexion of 2-5th MCP | Extend of 2nd-5th PIP and DIP
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Dorsal Interossei
Abduction of 2-4 MCP
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Palmar Interossei
Adduction of 2, 4 & 5 MCP
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Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Abduction of 1st CMC
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Adductor Pollicis: Transverse
Adduction of 1st CMC
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Adductor Pollicis: Oblique
Adduction of 1st CMC
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Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Flexion of 1st CMC and MCP | Opposition of 1st CMC
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Opponents Pollicis
Opposition of 1st CMC
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Abductor Digiti Minimi
Abduct 5th MCP
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Flexor Digiti Minimi
Flexion of 5th MCP
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Opponents Digiti Minimi
Opposition of 5th MCP
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Palmaris Brevis
Tenses skin of palm.....wtf
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Serratus Anterior: Inferior
Protraction Upward Rotation Depress Stabilize the Medial Border of Scapular
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Serratus Anterior: Superior
Protraction Elevation Downward Rotation Stabilize the Medial Border of Scapula

Musculoskeletal Anatomy (9 decks)

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