ACE Ch.1 Human Anatomy- Major Muscle that act at the Shoulder
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Pectoralis Major | Function - Shoulder flexion, extension, adduction, internal rotation, & horizontal adduction Exercises - push-ups pull-ups, incline bench press, regular bench press, climbing a rope, throwing, tennis serve |
| Deltoid | Function - Entire muscle: shoulder abduction; Anterior fibers: shoulder flexion, internal rotation, & horizontal adduction; Posterior fibers: external rotation & horizontal abduction Exercises- Lateral "butterfly" exercises (abduction) |
| Latissimus Dorsi | Function - Shoulder Extension, adduction,horizontal abduction, & internal rotation Exercises - Chin-ups, rope climbing, dips on parallel bars, rowing, any exercise puling the arms downward against resistance |
| Rotator Cuff | Function - Infraspinatus & Teres minor: shoulder external rotation; Subscapularis: internal rotation; Supaspinatus: abduction; All contribute to the stability of the humeral head Exercises - Exercises that involve internal and external rotation (tennis serve, throwing a ball) |
| Teres Major | Function - Shoulder extension, adduction, & internal rotation Exercises - Chin-ups, seated rows, "lat" pull-downs, rope climbing |
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