Untitled Flashcards Set

Supraspinatus – abducts humerus

Infraspinatus- laterally rotates humerus

Teres minor- laterally rotates humerus

Subscapularis- medially rotates humerus

Pronator teres- pronates forearm

Supinator- supinate forearm

Biceps brachii- elbow flexion, supinate forearm

Triceps brachii- extend elbow

Anterior deltoid- shoulder flexion, medial rotation of humerus

Middle deltoid- shoulder abduction

posterior deltoid- shoulder extension,. Lateral rotation of humerus

Pectoralis major- shoulder flexion, adduction and medial rotation of humerus

Latissimus dorsi- shoulder extension,  adduction, medial rotation of humerus

Splenius capitis- neck extension, hyperextension and head abduction

Sternocleidomastoid- neck flexion, upward face movement

Levator scapula- elevator and retract scapula,

Upper trapezius- shrug, elevator scapula

Middle trapezius—shoulders back retract scapular

Lower- trapezius- shoulder depression/retraction

Rhomboideus major- retracts scapula

Serratus anterior- protracts scapula, pushes arm forward like hugging

Masseter- elevates mandible

Temporalis- elevates mandible