Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Muscles that move the pectoral
Muscles that move the pectoral girdle
4
Other
Not Applicable
08/02/2008
Click here to study/print these flashcards.

Create your own flash cards! Sign up here.

Additional Other Flashcards

 

 

Cards

Term

Pectoralis Minor

 

OIA

 Definition

Origin:  Sternal ends of upper ribs

 

Insertion:  Coracoid process of scapula

 

Action:  Pulls scapula forward and downward or raises ribs
Term

Rhomboideus Major

 

A

 Definition

Action:  Retracts, elevates, and rotates scapula
Term

Serratus Anterior

 

OIA

 Definition

Origin:  Outer surface of upper ribs

 

Insertion:  Ventral surface of scapula

 

Action:  Pulls scapula anteriorly and downward
Term

Trapezius

 

OIA

 Definition

Origin:  Occipital bone and spines of cervical and thoracic vertebre

 

Insertion:  Clavicle, acromion process and spine of scapula

 

Action:  Rotates scapula, various fibers raise or pull scapula medially, or pull scapula and shoulder downward
Supporting users have an ad free experience!