Shoulder joint Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Which muscles are responsible for flexion at the shoulder joint?
A
Coracobrachialis and biceps muscles.
2
Q
Which muscles are responsible for extension at the shoulder joint?
A
Latissimus dorsi; teres major; and the long head of the triceps muscles.
3
Q
Which muscles are responsible for abduction at the shoulder joint?
A
Supraspinatus (initiation) and deltoid muscles.
4
Q
Which muscles are responsible for adduction at the shoulder joint?
A
Pectoralis major; latissimus dorsi; and teres major muscles.
5
Q
Which muscles are responsible for medial rotation at the shoulder joint?
A
Subscapularis; pectoralis major; latissimus dorsi; and teres major muscles.
6
Q
Which muscles are responsible for lateral rotation at the shoulder joint?
A
Infraspinatus and teres minor muscles.
