MUSCLE ACTIONS
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Neck
Flexion of the Neck - Sternocleidomastoid, Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis, and Scalenes
Extension of the Neck - Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis and Scalene
Lateral Flexion of Neck to same side - Sternocleidomastoid, Scalenes
Rotation of Head to Opposite Side - Sternocleidomastoid, Scalenes
Rotation of Head to Same Side - Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis
Ribs
Bilaterally Raises First 2 Ribs - Scalenes
Scapula
Elevation of the Scapula - Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapula
Depression of the Scapula - Pectoralis Minor and Lower Trapezius
Protraction of the Scapula - Pectoralis Minor and Serratus Anterior
Retraction of the Scapula - Middle Trapezius and Rhomboids
Upward rotation of the Scapula - Upper Trapezius, Lower Trapezius, and Serratus Anterior
Downward Rotation of the Scapula - Levator Scapula, Rhomboids, and Pectoralis Minor
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Humerus
Flexion of the Humerus - Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis and Biceps
Extension of the Humerus - Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Triceps and Pectoralis Major
Medial Rotation of the Humerus - Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Subscapularis, Teres Major and Latissimus Dorsi
Lateral Rotation of the Humerus - Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Posterior Deltoid
Adduction of the Humerus - Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major
Abduction of the Humerus - Supraspinatus and Middle Deltoid
Horizontal Adduction of the Humerus - Anterior Deltoid and Pectoralis Major
Horizontal Abduction of the Humerus - Posterior Deltoid
Elbow
Flexion of the Elbow - Biceps, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, and Pronator Teres
Extension of the Elbow - Triceps and Anconeus
Forearm
Supination of the Forearm - Biceps and Supinator
Pronation of the forearm - Pronator Teres and Pronator Quadratus
Wrist
Flexion of the Wrist - Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, and Palmaris Longus
Extension of the Wrist - Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, and Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Adduction of the Wrist - Extensor Carpi Ulnaris and Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Abduction of the Wrist - Flexor Carpi Radialis and Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Fingers
Flexion of Fingers - Flexor Digiti Minimi and Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Flexor Digitorum and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Extension of Fingers - Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Indicis, and Extensor Digiti Minimi
Adduction of Fingers - Palmar Interossei
Abduction of Fingers - Abductor Digiti Minimi, Dorsal Interossei
Thumb
Adduction of Thumb - Adductor Pollicis
Abduction of Thumb - Abductor Pollicis Brevis, Abductor Pollicis Longus
Opposition of Thumb - Opponens Pollicis
Flexion of the Thumb - Flexor Pollicis Longus and Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Extension of Thumb - Extensor Pollicis Brevis and Abductor Pollicis Longus
Trunk
Flexion of Trunk - Rectus Abdominis, External Obliques, Internal Oblique
Lateral Flexion of Trunk - External Obliques, Internal Oblique, Quadratus Lumborum
Supports Compression of Abdominal Contents - Rectus Abdominis, External Obliques, Internal Oblique, Transverse Abdominis
Spine
Extension of Spine - Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis, Semispinalis, Multifidus
Lateral Flexion of Spine - Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis
Rotation of Opposite Side - Semispinalis, Multifidus
Hip
Flexion of the Hip - Iliopsoas, Pectineus, TFL, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris, and Sartorius
Extension of the Hip - Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and Adductor Magnus
Medial Rotation of the Hip - Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, and Adductor Magnus
Lateral Rotation of the Hip - Piriformis, Gemellus Superior, Obturator Internus, Gemellus Inferior, Obturator Externus, Quadratus Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, and Sartorius
Adduction of the Hip - Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus Gracilis, and Pectineus
Abduction of the Hip - Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL and Sartorius
Raises Hip - Quadratus Lumborum
Knee
Flexion of the Knee - Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Sartorius, Gracilis, Gastrocnemius, Plantaris, and Popliteus
Extension of the Knee - Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Rector Femoris and TFL
Medial Rotation of the Knee - Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Popliteus, Gracilis, and Sartorius
Lateral Rotation of the Knee - Biceps Femoris
Ankle
Dorsiflexion of the Ankle - Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Digitorum Longus, Peroneus Tertius, and Extensor Hallucis Longus
Plantar Flexion of the Ankle - Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris, Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Hallucis Longus and Flexor Digitorum Longus
Foot
Inversion of the Foot - Tibialis Anterior and Tibialis Posterior
Eversion of the Foot - Peroneus Tertius, Peroneus Longus and Peroneus Brevis
Toes
Flexion of Toes - Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Digitorum Brevis, Abductor Digiti Minimi
Extension of Toes - Extensor Digitorum Brevis, Extensor Digitorum Longus
Great Toe
Flexion of Great Toe - Flexor Hallucis Longus, Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Extension of Great Toe - Extensor Hallucis Longus
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