Muscles Flashcards
(30 cards)
Rectus Abdominus
Spinal Flexion and posterior pelvic tilt (stabilizes pelvis during walking)
Upper Trapezius
neck flexion
Internal and External Obliques
lateral spinal flexion and rotation
Erector Spinae
Spinal extension
back bend
Transverse Abdominus
compression of abdominal cavity and spinal stabalization
Quadratus Lumborum
Lateral Spinal flexion
Pectoralis minor and Inferior Trapezius
Scapular depression
dips
Rhomboids and Medial Trapezius
Scapular retraction/adduction
Serratus Anterior
Protraction of scapula and rotation for abduction and flexion of the arm
** pushups, shoulder press **
Inferior Trapezius
Scapular depression
Upper and Medial Trapezius
rotation of scapula like elevating arm above the head
** shoulder press**
Superior Trapezius and Levator Scapula
Elevation of scapula
Deltoid
Anterior: flexion and medial rotation
Medial: abduct humerus at shoulder joint
Posterior: extends and laterally rotates the humerus
Anterior Deltoid and Pectoralis Major
Horizontal adduction and flexion of shoulder
Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Tricep Brachii
Extension of the shoulder
Rotator Cuff Muscles
Supraspintus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis
–> internal and external rotation of the shoulder
Iliopsoas and Rectus Femoris
Hip flexion
Hamstrings and Gluteus Maximus
Hip extension
Hamstrings
Hip extension and Knee Flexion
Gluteus Maximus
Extends and laterally rotates the hip
Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus
Hip abduction, internal rotation and lateral rotation during abduction
Gastrocnemius
Planterflexion (pointed foot) and assists in knee flexion
Tibialis Anterior
Dorsi Flexion (flexed foot) of the ankle
Soleus
Planterflexion when knee is flexed
