Muscles of Upper Limb Flashcards

Trapezius
Elevates and retracts scapula

Trapezius

Rhomboids
Elevate and Retract Scapula

Levator Scapulae
Elevates Scapulae

Pectoralis Minor
Protacts and Depresses Scapula

Serratus Anterior
Protracts and Depresses Scapula

Quadratus Lumborum
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Pectoralis Major
Flexes and Adducts Arm/Humerus

Latissimus Dorsi
Extends and Adducts Arm

Deltoid
Abducts, Flexes, and Extends Arm

Coracobrachialis
Flexes and Adducts Arm

Teres Major
Extends and Adducts Arm

Subscapularis
Medially Rotates Arm
“Wind-Up” Pitch

Supraspinatus
Abducts Arm
“Delivery of Pitch”

Infraspinatus
Laterally rotates arm
“Slow After Pitch”

Teres Minor
Laterally Rotates Arm
“Finish Pitch”

Biceps Brachii
Anterior Side; Flex the Forearm/Elbow Joint

Brachialis
Anterior Side; Flex the Forearm/Elbow Joint

Brachioradialis
Anterior Side; Flex the Forearm/Elbow Joint
Anatomic View

Triceps Brachii
Posterior; Extend the Forearm/Shoulder Joint
Anconeus
Posterior Side; Extend the Forearm/Elbow Joint

Supinator
Supinates the forearm

Pronator Teres
More Superficial

Pronator Quadratus
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