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Joint Actions
Which muscles are the primary movers for each joint action
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Not Applicable
05/15/2015

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Term

 

 

DELTOIDS

Definition

 

 

Shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, horizontal abduction

Term

 

 

Biceps

Definition

 

 

 

elbow flexion

Term

 

 

Triceps

Definition

 

 

 

elbow extension

Term

 

 

 

Pectorals

Definition

 

 

horizontal shoulder flexion/adduction, and medial rotation of the arm

Term

 

 

TRAPEZIUS and RHOMBOIDS

Definition

 

 

 

scapular elevation, adduction/retraction

Term

 

 

Latissimus Dorsi

Definition

 

 

 

Shoulder joint adduction and extension

Term

 

 

Rectus abdominis/obliques

Definition

 

 

 

spinal flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation

Term

 

 

Glutei

Definition

 

 

 

Hip extension and external rotation

Term

 

 

Iliopsoas, Quadriceps

Definition

 

 

 

Hip flexion and knee extension

Term

 

 

Hamstrings/Posterior thigh

Definition
Knee flexion and hip extension
Term

 

 

Gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae/outer thigh

Definition

 

 

 

Hip abduction

Term

 

 

 

Tibialis Anterior

Definition

 

 

 

 

Dorsi flexion

Term

 

 

Hip Adductors

Definition

 

 

 

Hip adduction

Term

 

 

Gastrocnemius, soleus

Definition

 

 

Plantar flexion

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