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Muscle Actions
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Anatomy
12th Grade
05/27/2009
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splenius
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rotates head, bends head to one side, or extends the neck; synergist
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diaphragm
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prime mover of inspiration
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pectoralis major
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prime mover of arm flexion
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rectus abdominus
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flexes vertebral column
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serratus anterior
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pulls scapula anteriorly and downward; prime mover of scapula; boxer's muscle
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intercostals
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assist in inspiration and expiration
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trapezius
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rotates scapula; elevates shoulders
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pectineus
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adducts and flexes thigh at hip
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adductor longus
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adducts, flexes and rotates thigh laterally
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