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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.