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Flashcards in Muscle Actions Deck (23)
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1
Q

The Anterior Deltoid performs what actions?

A

Internal SHJ rotator
SHJ adductor
Shoulder flexor

2
Q

The Middle Deltoid performs what actions?

A

SHJ elevator

Scapula abductor

3
Q

The Posterior Deltoid performs what actions?

A

External SHJ rotator
SHJ adductor
Shoulder extensor

4
Q

The Pronator Teres performs what actions?

A

Elbow Flexor

Forearm Pronator

5
Q

The Sub-scapularis performs what action?

A

Internal SHJ rotator

6
Q

The Teres Major performs what actions?

A

Internal SHJ rotator
SHJ adductor
Shoulder extensor

7
Q

The Teres Minor performs what actions?

A

SHJ elevator
External SHJ rotator
Shoulder Extensor

8
Q

The Pectoralis Major performs what actions?

A

Internal SHJ rotator

SHJ abductor

9
Q

The Pectoralis Minor performs what actions?

A

External SHJ rotator
Downward scapular rotation
Shoulder flexor

10
Q

The Triceps Brachii performs what actions?

A

SHJ adductor
Elbow extension
Shoulder extensor

11
Q

The Latissimus Dorsi performs what actions?

A

Internal SHJ rotator
SHJ adductor
Shoulder extensor

12
Q

The Serratus Anterior performs what actions?

A

Upward scapular rotation

scapula abductor

13
Q

The Infra-spinatus performs what actions?

A

SHJ elevator
External SHJ
Shoulder extensor

14
Q

The Coraco-brachialis performs what actions?

A

SHJ adductor

Shoulder flexor

15
Q

The Lower Trapezius performs what action?

A

Upward Scapular rotation

16
Q

The Upper Trapezius performs what action?

A

Upward Scapular Rotation

17
Q

The Levator Scapula performs what action?

A

Downward Scapular Rotation

18
Q

The Rhomboid Major and Minor perform what action?

A

Downward Scapular Rotation

19
Q

The Biceps Brachii performs what actions?

A

Elbow Flexor
Forearm Supinator
Shoulder Flexor

20
Q

The Supra-Spinatus performs what actions?

A

SHJ elevator

Scapula abductor

21
Q

The aconeus performs what actions?

A

Elbow extension

Shoulder extension

22
Q

The Supinator performs what action?

A

Forearm Supination

23
Q

The Pronator Quadratus performs what action?

A

Forearm Pronation