Upper Limb Muscles and Their Actions - Anatomy & Physiology
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Pectoralis minor
Depression and inferior rotation of the scapula.
Serratus anterior
Protraction and superior rotation of scapula; holds scapula against thoracic wall.
Trapezius
Superior fibers: elevates scapula; Middle fibers: retract scapula; Inferior fibers: depress scapula.
Levator scapulae a
Elevates scapula and assists pectoralis minor to inferiorly rotate scapula.
Rhomboids (major & minor)
Elevate, retract, and inferiorly rotate scapula.
Pectoralis major
Flexion, medial rotation, and adduction of the arm.
Latissimus dorsi
Extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm.
Teres major
Same as latissimus dorsi: extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm.
Deltoid anterior fibers
Medial rotation and flexion of the arm.
Deltoid middle fibers
Abduction of the arm.
Deltoid posterior fibers
Lateral rotation and extension of the arm.
Supraspinatus
Abduction of the arm.
Infraspinatus
Lateral rotation of the arm.
Teres minor
Lateral rotation of the arm.
Subscapularis
Adduction and medial rotation of the arm.
Biceps brachii
Flexion and supination of the forearm; also flexion of the arm.
Brachialis
Flexion of the forearm.
Coracobrachialis
Flexion and adduction of the arm.
Triceps brachii
Extension of the forearm; long head also extends and adducts the arm.
Pronator teres
Pronation and flexion of the forearm.
Flexor carpi radialis
Flexion and abduction of the wrist.
Palmaris longus
Flexion of the wrist.
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexion and adduction of the wrist.
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Flexion of the wrist and fingers (medial four digits).
Pronator quadratus
Pronation of the forearm.
Brachioradialis
Flexion of the forearm.
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Extension and abduction of the wrist.
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extension and abduction of the wrist.
Extensor digitorum
Extension of the wrist and fingers
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Extension and adduction of the wrist.
Supinator
Supination of the forearm.