Planes and Axis and Muscles of Shoulder Girdle Motions

  1. Adduction
    Transverse plane/Vertical Axis

    • Trapezius Middle & Lower
    • Rhomboids
  2. Abduction
    Transverse plane/Vertical Axis

    • Pectoralis Minor
    • Serratus Anterior
  3. Rotation Upward
    Frontal Plane/Sagittal Axis

    • Serratus Anterior
    • Trapezius Middle & Lower
  4. Rotation Downward
    Frontal Plane/Sagittal Axis

    • Pectoralis Minor
    • Rhomboids
  5. Elevation
    Frontal Plane/Sagittal Axis

    • Trapezius Upper & Middle fibers
    • Rhomboids
    • Levator Scapulae
  6. Depression
    Frontal Plane/Sagittal Axis

    • Pectoralis Minor
    • Trapezius Lower
  7. What muscles make up the Shoulder Girdle?
    • Trapezius (upper, middle, lower)
    • Rhomboid (deep)
    • Levator scapula
    • Serratus Anterior
    • Pectoralis minor (deep)
Author
tanjacr
ID
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Card Set
Planes and Axis and Muscles of Shoulder Girdle Motions
Description
Identify the plane, axis, and muscles of each movement of the Shoulder Girdle
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