Prime Mover Muscles of the Shoulder Joint and Shoulder Girdle
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Middle trapezius, Rhomboids | Retraction |
| Serratus anterior, pectoralis minor | Protraction |
| Upper trapezius, levator scapula, rhomboids | Elevation |
| Lower trapezius, pectoralis minor, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi | Depression |
| Upper and lower trapezius, serratus anterior | Upward Rotation |
| Rhomboids, levator scapulae, pectoralis minor | Downward rotation |
| Pectoralis minor | Scapular tilt |
| Anterior deltoid, pectoralis major (clavicular), coracobrachialis, biceps brachii | Flexion |
| Posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major (sternal) | Extension |
| Latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid | Hyperextension |
| Deltoid, supraspinatus | Abduction |
| Pectoralis major, teres major, latissimus dorsi | Adduction |
| Posterior deltoid, infraspinatus, teres minor | Horizontal abduction |
| Pectoralis major, anterior deltoid | Horizontal adduction |
| Infraspinatus, teres minor, posterior deltoid | Lateral (external) rotation |
| Latissimus dorsi, teres major, subscapularis, pectoralis major, anterior deltoid | Medial (internal) rotation |
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