Shoulder/Upper Limb Muscles

Question 1

Deltoid

Answer 1

shoulder girdle; arm abduction

Question 2

Pectoralis Major

Answer 2

upper part of chest; adduction/flexion of humerus

Question 3

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 3

lower back & proximal end of humerus; extends adducts humerus for powerful strokes

Question 4

Serratus Anterior

Answer 4

side of rib cage; shoulder blade/arm movement, breathing

Question 5

Biceps Brachii

Answer 5

anterior upper arm b/w shoulder & elbow; flexion/supination of forearm

Question 6

Triceps Brachii

Answer 6

posterior humerus; elbow extension, ANTAGONIST to biceps

Question 7

Extensor Carpi

Answer 7

posterior forearm; extend wrist, abduct hand

Question 8

Extensor Digitorum

Answer 8

posterior forearm; extends fingers, peace sign

Question 9

Flexor Carpi

Answer 9

anterior forearm; flex wrist, abduct hand, hand swoosh when shooting basketball

Question 10

Flexor Digitorum

Answer 10

anterior forearm; flex wrist/fingers, punch

Question 11

Teres Major

Answer 11

posterior armpits, scapula to humerus; extend, abduct, rotate humerus