ALL Muscular System Actions

Vocabulary practice flashcards matching anatomical movements and functional actions to their corresponding muscles.

Head Abduction

Trapezius

Head Extension

Trapezius

Head Contralateral Rotation and Flexion

Sternocleidomastoid

Neck Flexion

Sternocleidomastoid

Hyoid Bone and Larynx Depression

Sternohyoid

Trunk Flexion

Rectus abdominis, External oblique, Internal oblique

Trunk Contralateral Rotation

External oblique

Trunk Ipsilateral Rotation

Internal oblique

Protect and Support the Viscera

Rectus abdominis, External oblique, Internal oblique, Transversus abdominis

Rib Cage Elevation

Pectoralis minor

Scapular Elevation

Trapezius, Levator scapulae

Scapular Depression

Latissimus dorsi, Trapezius, Pectoralis minor

Scapular Retraction

Trapezius, Rhomboids

Scapular Protraction

Pectoralis minor, Serratus anterior

Scapular Downward Rotation

Levator scapulae

Holds Scapula Against Rib Cage / Provides Secure Base for Shoulder Abduction and Horizontal Arm Movements

Serratus anterior

Shoulder Flexion

Deltoid, Pectoralis major

Shoulder Extension

Latissimus dorsi, Deltoid, Pectoralis major

Shoulder Hyperextension

Latissimus dorsi, Deltoid

Shoulder Abduction

Deltoid, Supraspinatus

Shoulder Adduction

Latissimus dorsi, Pectoralis major, Subscapularis

Shoulder Medial Rotation

Subscapularis

Shoulder Lateral Rotation

Infraspinatus, Teres minor

Glenohumeral Joint Stabilization

Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor

Hammer Stroke

Latissimus dorsi

Elbow Flexion

Biceps brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Pronator teres

Elbow Extension

Triceps brachii

Elbow Stabilization

Brachioradialis

Forearm Supination

Biceps brachii

Forearm Pronation

Pronator teres

Wrist Flexion

Flexor carpi ulnaris, Flexor carpi radialis

Wrist Extension

Extensor carpi ulnaris, Extensor carpi radialis longus

Wrist Abduction

Flexor carpi radialis, Extensor carpi radialis longus

Wrist Adduction

Flexor carpi ulnaris, Extensor carpi ulnaris

Extension of Fingers 2–5

Extensor digitorum

Tenses Skin and Fascia of Palm

Palmaris longus

Hip Flexion

Iliopsoas, Rectus femoris, Sartorius, Pectineus

Hip Extension

Gluteus maximus, Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Hip Hyperextension

Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Hip Abduction

Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus, Sartorius

Hip Adduction

Adductor longus, Gracilis, Adductor brevis, Adductor magnus

Hip Medial Rotation

Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus

Hip Lateral Rotation

Gluteus maximus, Sartorius

Pelvic Stabilization

Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus

Gives Power to Soccer Kick

Adductor magnus

Knee Flexion

Sartorius, Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Gracilis, Gastrocnemius

Knee Extension

Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis, Vastus intermedius

Knee Lateral Rotation

Biceps femoris

Knee Medial Rotation

Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Knee Stabilization

Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis

Locks Knee When Standing

Tensor fascia lata

Foot Dorsiflexion

Tibialis anterior

Foot Plantarflexion

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Fibularis longus

Foot Eversion

Fibularis longus

Sling for Foot's Arch

Fibularis longus

Extension of Toes 2–5

Extensor digitorum longus