Muscles of the Chest and Shoulders

Front

What are the muscles that make up the rotator cuff?

Back

The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis.

Front

Is the serratus anterior located medial or lateral to the rectus abdominis?

Back

The serratus anterior is located lateral to the rectus abdominis.

Front

What is the function of the serratus anterior muscle?

Back

The serratus anterior stabilizes the shoulder girdle and assists in respiration.

Front

Which muscle is commonly referred to as the '6 pack' muscle?

Back

The muscle commonly referred to as the '6 pack' is the rectus abdominis.

Front

What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

Back

The deltoid muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction.

Front

What is the role of the rhomboid major muscle?

Back

The rhomboid major retracts the scapula and helps stabilize it.

Front

What is the location of the supraspinatus muscle?

Back

The supraspinatus muscle is located above the spine of the scapula.

Front

What is the primary action of the infraspinatus muscle?

Back

The infraspinatus muscle primarily functions to externally rotate the shoulder.

Front

What is the origin of the teres major muscle?

Back

The teres major muscle originates from the inferior angle of the scapula.

Front

What is the insertion point of the serratus anterior muscle?

Back

The serratus anterior inserts along the medial border of the scapula.