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Upper Limb Anatomy
A&P Upper Limp Overview
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09/03/2012
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Trapezius action
 Definition
elevation/adduction/depression
Term
Levator Scapulae action
 Definition
elevation
Term
Rhomboid action
 Definition
adduction/retraction
Term
Serratus anterior action
 Definition
abduction/protraction
Term
Pectoralis minor action
 Definition
abduction/protraction
Term
Subclavius action
 Definition
depression
Term
Pectoralis major action
 Definition
horizontal adduction/flexion/adduction
Term
Coracobrachialis action
 Definition
flexion
Term
Latissiumus dorsi action
 Definition
adduction/extension
Term
Teres Major action
 Definition
adduction/extension
Term
Rotator Cuff muscles action
 Definition
stabilize humeral head
Term
Supraspinatus action
 Definition
abduction
Term
Infraspinatus action
 Definition
lateral rotation
Term
Teres minor action
 Definition
lateral rotation
Term
Subscapularis action
 Definition
internal rotation
Term
Biceps brachii action
 Definition
flexion/supination
Term
Brachialis action
 Definition
flexion
Term
Brachioradialis action
 Definition
flexion (midpronation)
Term
Triceps actions
 Definition
extension
Term
Aconeus action
 Definition
extension
Term
Pronator teres action
 Definition
pronation
Term
Pronator quadratus action
 Definition
pronation
Term
Supinator action
 Definition
supination
Term
Flexor carpi radialis action
 Definition
flexion
Term
Flexor carpi ulnaris action
 Definition
flexion
Term
Palmaris longus action
 Definition
flexion
Term
Extensor carpi radialis (longis, brevis) action
 Definition
extension
Term
Extensor carpi ulnaris action
 Definition
extension
Term
Flexor digitorum superficialis action
 Definition
flexion
Term
Flexor digitorum profundus action
 Definition
flexion
Term
flexor digitorum profundus action
 Definition
flexion
Term
Flexor pollicis action
 Definition
flexion (thumb)
Term
Extension digitorum action
 Definition
extension (four lesser digits)
Term
Extensor indicis action
 Definition
Extension (index finger)
Term
Extensor minimi action
 Definition
extension (little finger)
Term
Extensor pollicis (longus, brevis) action
 Definition
extension (thumb)
Term
Abductor pollicis action
 Definition
abduction thumb
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