Muscle Anatomy Flashcards

Front

Erector spinae

Back

A group of muscles and tendons that run along the spine, helping with posture and movement.

Front

Trapezius

Back

A large triangular muscle located in the upper back, responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade.

Front

Latissimus dorsi

Back

A large, flat muscle on the back that helps with arm movement and rotation.

Front

Levator scapulae

Back

A muscle located at the back and side of the neck, responsible for lifting the scapula.

Front

Rhomboids major and minor

Back

Muscles located in the upper back that connect the spine to the shoulder blades, aiding in scapular retraction.

Front

Rotator cuff

Back

A group of four muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for arm movement.

Front

Supraspinatus

Back

A muscle of the rotator cuff that helps lift the arm and stabilize the shoulder joint.

Front

Infraspinatus

Back

A rotator cuff muscle that helps rotate the arm outward and stabilize the shoulder joint.

Front

Teres minor

Back

A small rotator cuff muscle that assists in rotating the arm outward.

Front

Subscapularis

Back

A rotator cuff muscle that helps rotate the arm inward and stabilize the shoulder joint.