Term
| What is the function of the trapezius? |
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Definition
| Elevates, retracts, and depresses the scapula |
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Term
| What is the function of the latissimus dorsi? |
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Definition
| Extend and medially rotates and adducts the humerus |
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Term
| What is the function of the rhomboidei muscles? |
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Definition
| Retract, adduct, and rotates scapula |
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Term
| What is the function of the levator scapula? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the function of the deltoid? |
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Definition
| Abducts, flexes, and extends the humerus |
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Term
| What is the function of the teres minor? |
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Definition
| Laterally rotates the humerus |
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Term
| What is the function of the teres major? |
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Definition
| Adducts and medially rotates the humerus |
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Term
| What is the function of the supraspinatis? |
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Definition
| Initiates abduction of the humerus |
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Term
| What is the function of the infraspinatis? |
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Definition
| Laterally rotates humerus |
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Term
| What is the function of the subscapularis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the function of the serratus anterior? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the function of the serratus posterior superior |
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Definition
| Elongate thoracic cavity for inspiration |
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Term
| What is the function of the serratus posterior inferior? |
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Definition
| Elongate thoracic cavity for inspiration |
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Term
| What is the function of the splenius capitis? |
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Definition
| Extend, rotate, and laterally flex the head |
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Term
| What is the function of the splenius cervicis? |
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Definition
| Extend, rotate, and laterally flex the head |
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Term
| What is the function of the spinalis (erector spinae) |
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Definition
| Extends and bends the vertebral column laterally |
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Term
| What is the function of the longissimus (erector spinae) |
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Definition
| Extends and bends the vertebral column laterally |
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Term
| What is the function of the iliocostalis (erector spinae) |
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Definition
| Extends and laterally bends the vertebral column |
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Term
| What is the function of the transversospinali muscles (semispinalis, multifidus, rotatores) |
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Definition
| Rotates and laterally bends adjacent vertebrae and stabalizes the vertebral column |
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Term
| What is the function of the obliquus capitis inferior? |
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Definition
| Extension, rotation, and laterally bending of the head |
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Term
| What is the function of the rectus capitis posterior minor? |
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Definition
| Bilaterally extends the head |
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Term
| What is the function of the rectus capitis posterior major? |
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Definition
| Extension, rotation, and laterally bending of the head |
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Term
| What is the function of the obliquus capitis superior? |
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Definition
| Extention, rotation, and laterally bends the head |
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