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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Cervical Neck Flexion |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Cervical Neck Extension |
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Definition
- Bilateral Erector Spinae
- Bilateral Upper Trap
- Bilateral Splenius cervicis & capitis |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Cervical Neck Lateral Flexion |
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Definition
- Unilateral Scalenes
- Unilateral SCM |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Cervical Neck Rotation |
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Definition
- Unilateral SCM to opposite side with
- Unilateral Splenius Cervicis/Capitus to same side |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Trunk Flexion |
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Definition
- Bilateral Rectus Abdominis
- Bilateral Internal Oblique
- Bilateral External Oblique |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Trunk Extension |
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Definition
- Bilateral Erector Spinae
- Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Trunk Rotation |
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Definition
-Internal Oblique to same side with
-External Oblique to opposite side |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Trunk Lateral Flexion |
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Definition
- Unilateral Erector Spinae
- Unilateral Quadratus Lumborum
- Unilateral Internal & External Obliques (of same sides) |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip Hike |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Thorax (Elevation with inspiration) |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Thorax (Depression with expiration) |
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Definition
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Glenohumeral Flexion |
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Definition
- Anterior Deltoid
- Coracobrachialis
- Clavicular portion of Pectoralis Major
- Long head of Biceps Brachii |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Scapula Upward Rotation |
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Definition
- Upper Trapezius
- Lower Trapezius
- Serratus Anterior |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Scapula Protraction |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Glenohumeral Extension |
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Definition
- Posterior Deltoid
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Teres Major
- Sternal portion of Pectoralis Major
- Long head of Triceps |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Scapula Downward Rotation |
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Definition
- Levator Scapula
- Rhomboids / Middle Trap
- Pectoralis Minor |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Scapula Anterior Tilt |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Glenohumeral and Scapula (ABduction with scapula upward rotation) |
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Definition
- Middle Deltoid
- Supraspinatus |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Glenohumeral and Scapula (ADDuction with scapula downward rotation) |
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Definition
- Pectoralis Major / Latissimus Dorsi
- Coracobrachialis / Teres Major
- Anterior Deltoid / Posterior Deltoid |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Glenohumeral Horizontal ABduction |
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Definition
- Posterior Deltoid
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Minor |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Scapula Retraction |
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Definition
- Middle Trapezius
- Rhomboids |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Glenohumeral Horizontal ADDuction |
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Definition
- Anterior Deltoid
- Pectoralis Major |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
(External Rotation with Scapula retraction) |
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Definition
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Minor
- Posterior Deltoid |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Glenohumeral and Scapula (Internal Rotation with Scapula protraction) |
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Definition
- Subscapularis
- Anterior Deltoid
- Pectoralis Major
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Teres Major |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Elbow Flexion (Humeroradial and Humeroulnar) |
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Definition
- Biceps Brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Elbow Extension (Humeroradial and Humeroulnar) |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Forearm Supination (Proximal & Distal Radioulnar) |
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Definition
- Supinator
- Biceps Brachii (assists) |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Forearm Pronation (Proximal & Distal Radioulnar) |
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Definition
- Pronator Teres
- Pronator Quadratus |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Wrist Pure Flexion (Radiocarpal) |
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Definition
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Palmaris Longus
- Flexor carpi ulnaris |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Wrist Pure Extension Radiocarpal) |
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Definition
- Extensor carpi radialis longus & brevis
- Extensor carpi ulnaris |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Wrist Pure Ulnar Devation (Radiocarpal) |
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Definition
- Flexor carpi ulnaris &
- Extensor carpi ulnaris |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Wrist Pure Radial Devation (Radiocarpal) |
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Definition
- Flexor carpi radialis &
- Extensor carpi radialis longus / brevis |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for
Thumb Opposition (CMC Joint) |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Thumb Flexion (CMC, MCP, IP Joints) |
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Definition
| - Flexor Pollicis Longus & Brevis |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Thumb Extension (CMC, MCP, IP Joints) |
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Definition
| - Extensor Pollicis Longus & Brevis |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Thumb ABduction (CMC, MCP Joints) |
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Definition
| - Abductor Pollicis Longus & Brevis |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Thumb ADDuction (CMC, MCP Joints) |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Digit #5 opposition (pinky) |
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Definition
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Digits 2-5 Flexion (MCP, PIP, DIP) |
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Definition
- Flexor Digitorum Superficialis & Profundus
- Flexor Digiti Minimi |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Digits 2-5 Extension (MCP, PIP, DIP) |
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Definition
- Extensor Digitorum
- Extensor Indicis (index finger = #2)
- Extensor Digiti Minimi (pinky finger = #5) |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Digits 2-5 ABduction (MCP, PIP, DIP) |
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Definition
- Dorsal Interossei
- Abductor Digiti Minimi (pinky finger = #5) |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Digits 2-5 ADDuction (MCP, PIP, DIP) |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Digits 2-5 Extension with MCP Flexion "Table Top" (DIP/PIP) |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip Flexion |
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Definition
- Iliopsoas
- Rectus Femoris |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip Extension |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip ABduction |
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Definition
- Tensor Fasciae Latae
- Gluteus Medius & Minimus |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip ADDuction |
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Definition
- Pectineus
- Adductor Longus / Brevis / Magnus
- Gracilis |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip External Rotation |
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Definition
- Piriformis
- Obturator Internus & Externus
- Quadratus Femoris
- Gemellus Superior & Inferior |
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip Internal Rotation |
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Definition
- Tensor Fasciae Latae
- Gluteus Medius & Minimus |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Hip Flexion with ABduction and External Rotation |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Knee Flexion |
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Definition
- Biceps Femoris
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Knee Extension |
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Definition
- Rectus Femoris
- Vastus Lateralis / Medialis (VMO) / Intermedius |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Ankle Pure Dorsiflexion (talocrural) |
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Definition
- Fibularis Tertius
- Extensor Hallucis Longus
- Extensor Digitorum Longus
- Tibialis Anterior |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Ankle Pure Planterflexion (talocrural) |
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Definition
- Gastrocnemius (knee straight)
- Soleus (knee bent) |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Ankle Pure Inversion (talocrural) |
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Definition
- Tibialis Anterior
- Tibialis Posterior |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Ankle Pure Eversion (talocrural) |
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Definition
| - Fibularis Longus / Brevis / Tertius |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Great Toe Flexion |
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Definition
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Great Toe Extension |
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Definition
| - Extensor Hallucis Longus & Brevis |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Great Toe ABduction |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Great Toe ADDuction |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Foot Digits 2-5 Flexion |
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Definition
- Flexor Digitorum Longus & Brevis
- Flexor Digiti Minimi (little toe = #5) |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Foot Digits 2-5 Extension |
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Definition
| - Extensor Digitorum Longus & Brevis |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Foot Digits 2-5 Abduction |
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Definition
- Dorsal Interossei
- Abductor Digiti Minimi (little toe = #5) |
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Term
What are the primary muscle movers for:
Foot Digits 2-5 ADDuction |
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Definition
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What are the primary muscle movers for:
Foot Digits 2-5 MTP Flexion with PIP/DIP Extension |
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