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Upper limb Muscles and functions

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Head and neck

Flexors : longus colli, longus capitis, rectus capitis anterior, sternocleidomastoid, scalenus anterior
Lateral flexors : erector spinae, rectus capitis lateralis, scalenes (anterior, medius and posterior), splenius cervicis, splenius capitis, trapezius, levator scapulae, sternocleidomastoid
Extensors : levator scapulae, splenius cervicis, trapezius, splenius capitis, semispinalis, superior oblique, sternocleidomastoid, erector spinae, rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor
Rotators : semispinalis, multifidus, scalenus anterior, splenius
cervicis, sternocleidomastoid, splenius capitis, rectus capitis posterior major, inferior oblique

Upper limb Muscles and functions

Upper limb muscle and functions
Upper limb muscle and functions

Scapula

Retractors : rhomboid minor, rhomboid major, trapezius, levator scapulae
Protractors : serratus anterior, pectoralis minor
Elevators : trapezius, levator scapulae
Depressors : trapezius
Lateral rotators : trapezius, serratus anterior
Medial rotators : rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, pectoralis minor, levator scapulae

Shoulder

Flexors : pectoralis major, deltoid (anterior fibres), biceps brachii (long head), coracobrachialis
Extensors : latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major, deltoid (posterior fibres), triceps (long head)
Abductors : supraspinatus, deltoid (middle fibres)
Adductors : coracobrachialis, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major
Medial rotators : subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, deltoid (anterior fibres)
Lateral rotators: teres minor, infraspinatus, deltoid (posterior fibres)\

Elbow

Flexors : biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis, pronator teres
Extensors : triceps brachii, anconeus
Pronators : pronator teres, pronator quadratus
Supinators : supinator, biceps brachii

Wrist

Flexors : flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, flexor pollicis longus
Extensors : extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum, extensor indicis, extensor digiti minimi, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis
Ulnar deviation : flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi ulnaris
Radial deviation : flexor carpi radialis, extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis

Fingers

Flexors : flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, lumbricals, flexor digiti minimi brevis
Extensors : extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor indicis, interossei, lumbricals
Abductors : dorsal interossei, abductor digiti minimi, opponens digiti minimi
Adductors : palmar interossei

Thumb

Flexors : flexor pollicis longus, flexor pollicis brevis
Extensors : extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, abductor pollicis longus
Abductors : abductor pollicis longus, abductor pollicis brevis
Adductors : adductor pollicis
Opposition : opponens pollicis

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Dr .Lalit Choudhary
Hii everyone, I'm Dr Lalit Choudhary PT. Born and brought up in delhi. Practicing as a professional PHYSIOTHERAPIST. As a therapist I love to interact with others and and get myself updated regarding all the social issues which are leading my countrymen to distress themselves. Yes, I agree that Iam a workaholic but my work gives me immense pleasure but there are sometimes when I feel stressed up so to relax myself I travel to new places, meet new people and try to adopt their culture. Most of the time I like to travel hills as it helps me to relax and enjoy our nature beauty. For being a good therapist and to deal with all the difficulties I always prefer to be good listener and have good patience that is what my strength is. I also work as a social worker and the Founder of thesocialphysiofitnessclub and PHYSIO FIT INDIA. In last I just want to say that " I believe that physical therapy is not just a therapy but actually a remedy which not only make you physically fit but also adds happiness, joy and more days to your life." So don't just sit and thought now it's time to stand and work on yourself.

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