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Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Actions Game

Note: G/H is the abbreviation used for the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint. S/T is the abbreviation used for the Scapulo-thoracic joint (the scapula against the ribs, or "just the scapula" if it helps you to think of it that way). H/U is the abbreviation for Humero-ulnar (elbow) joint. S/C is the abbreviation for the Sterno-clavicular joint (between the sternum and the clavicle). R/U is the abbreviation for the radioulnar joint, the pivot joint of the radius on the ulna (supination/pronation of the forearm happens at this joint)

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Teres Major & Latissimus DorsiExtend, adduct, and medially rotate the G/H joint
Deltoid (all fibers)Abduct the G/H joint
Deltoid (anterior fibers)Flex, medially rotate, and horizontally adduct the G/H joint
Deltoid (posterior fibers)Extend, laterally rotate, and horizontally abduct the G/H joint
Rhomboid Major & Rhomboid MinorAdducts, elevates, and downwardly rotates the S/T joint
Serratus AnteriorAbducts & depresses the S/T joint, and holds the medial border of scapula agaist the rib cage
Levator Scapula (unilaterally)Elevates, Downwardly rotates the S/T joint, laterally flexes & rotates the head/neck to same side
Triceps Brachii (long head only)Extends and adducts the G/H joint, Extends the H/U joint
Triceps Brachii (all heads)Extend the H/U joint
Levator Scapula & Upper Trapezius fibers (bilaterally)Extends head and neck
Upper Trapezius fibers (unilaterally)Laterally flex and rotate head/neck to same side, elevate and upwardly rotate S/T joint
Middle Trapezius fibersAdduct and stabilize the S/T joint
Lower Trapezius fibersDepress and Upwardly rotate the S/T joint
SubclaviusDraws clavicle inferiorly and anteriorly, elevates first rib, stabilizes the S/C joint
SupraspinatusAbducts the G/H joint and Stabilizes head of humerus in glenoid cavity
Infraspinatus & Teres MinorLaterally rotate, Adducts, Extends, Horizontally abducts the G/H joint, Stabilizes head of humerus in glenoid cavity
Pec MinorDepresses and abducts the S/T joint, tilts the scapula anteriorly, and assists in forced inhalation
SubscapularisMedially rotates the G/H joint, stabilizes head of humerus in glenoid cavity
Biceps BrachiiFlexes the H/U joint, Supinates the R/U joint, Flexes the G/H joint
CoracobrachialisFlexes and adducts the G/H joint
Pec Major (all fibers)Adducts & Medially rotates the G/H joint, and elevates thorax in forced inhalation
Pec Major (upper fibers)Flex and horizontally adduct the G/H joint
Pec Major (lower fibers)Extend the G/H joint


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