Muscle Actions- Upper Extremity Flashcards
(31 cards)
1
Q
Scapula- Elevation
A
- Upper trapezius
- Levator scapulae
2
Q
Scapula- Depression
A
- Latissimus dorsi
- Lower trapezius
- Pectoralis major
- Pectoralis minor
3
Q
Scapula- Protraction
A
- Serratus anterior
- Pectoralis minor
4
Q
Scapula- Retraction
A
- Middle trapezius
- Rhomboids
5
Q
Scapula- Upward Rotation
A
- Upper trapezius
- Lower trapezius
- Serratus anterior
6
Q
Scapula- Downward Rotation
A
- Rhomboids
- Levator scapulae
- Pectoralis minor
7
Q
Shoulder- Flexion
A
- Anterior deltoid
- Coracobrachialis
- Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
- Biceps brachii
8
Q
Shoulder- Extension
A
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres major
- Posterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii (long head)
9
Q
Shoulder- Abduction
A
- Middle deltoid
- Supraspinatus
10
Q
Shoulder- Adduction
A
- Pectoralis major
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres major
11
Q
Shoulder- Horizontal Abduction
A
- Posterior deltoid
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor
12
Q
Shoulder- Horizontal Adduction
A
- Anterior deltoid
- Pectoralis major
13
Q
Shoulder- Lateral Rotation
A
- Teres minor
- Infraspinatus
- Posterior deltoid
14
Q
Shoulder- Medial Rotation
A
- Subscapularis
- Teres major
- Pectoralis major
- Latissimus dorsi
- Anterior deltoid
15
Q
Elbow (humeroulnar joint)- Flexion
A
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
16
Q
Elbow (humeroulnar joint)- Extension
A
- Triceps brachii
- Anconeus
17
Q
Radioulnar joint- Supination
A
- Biceps brachii
- Supinator
18
Q
Radioulnar joint- Pronation
A
- Pronator teres
- Pronator quadratus
19
Q
Wrist- Flexion
A
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Palmaris longus
20
Q
Wrist- Extension
A
- Extensor carpi radialis longus
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
21
Q
Wrist- Radial Deviation
A
- Extensor carpi radialis longus & brevis
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Extensor pollicis longus & brevis
22
Q
Wrist- Ulnar Deviation
A
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
23
Q
Finger- Flexion
A
- Flexor digitorum profundus & superficialis
- Flexor digiti minimi (5th digit)
- Interossei
- Lumbricals
24
Q
Finger- Extension
A
- Extensor digitorum communis
- Extensor indicis (2nd digit)
- Extensor digiti minimi (5th digit)
25
Finger- Abduction
- Dorsal interossei
| - Abductor digiti minimi (5th digit)
26
Finger- Adduction
Palmar interossei
27
Thumb- Flexion
- Flexor pollicis longus & brevis
| - Opponens pollicis
28
Thumb- Extension
- Extensor pollicis longus & brevis
| - Abductor pollicis longus
29
Thumb- Abduction
Abductor pollicis longus & brevis
30
Thumb- Adduction
Adductor pollicis
31
Thumb- Opposition
- Opponens pollicis
- Flexor pollicis brevis
- Abductor pollicis brevis
- Opponens digiti minimi
