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What is the action of the Trapezius muscle?
What is the action of the Trapezius muscle?
Elevates, depresses, retracts, and rotates scapula
What action does the Levator Scapulae perform?
What action does the Levator Scapulae perform?
Elevates scapula
What is the function of the Rhomboideus Major?
What is the function of the Rhomboideus Major?
Rotates and retracts scapula
What actions does the Serratus Anterior perform?
What actions does the Serratus Anterior perform?
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What is the action of the Pectoralis Minor?
What is the action of the Pectoralis Minor?
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Study Notes
Scapular Movers
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Trapezius: Multi-functional muscle responsible for elevating, depressing, retracting, and rotating the scapula, playing a crucial role in shoulder movement and posture.
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Levator Scapulae: Primarily elevates the scapula, assisting in shoulder shrugging and neck support.
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Rhomboideus Major: Functions to rotate and retract the scapula, aiding in stabilizing the shoulder blade against the thoracic wall.
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Serratus Anterior: Key in depressing and protracting the scapula, it also prevents scapular winging, ensuring proper shoulder mechanics during arm movements.
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Pectoralis Minor: Works similarly to the serratus anterior, primarily depressing and protracting the scapula, impacting overall shoulder stability and function.
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