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SCM (Sternocleidomastoids)
Location
: Front of Neck
Actions
: Head/neck flexion & rotation
Group: Trapezius
Upper Traps
Location
: Back of neck
Actions
:
Head/neck extension
Head/neck rotation
Scapular elevation
Group: Trapezius
Mid Traps
Location
: Between scapulae
Actions
:
Scapular adduction
Scapular stabilisation
Group: Trapezius
Lower Traps
Location
: Mid back
Actions
: Scapular depression
Rhomboids
Location
: Between scapulae
Actions
: Scapular adduction
Erector Spinae
Location
: Low back
Actions
: Spinal extension
Latissimus Dorsi
Location
: Back
Actions
:
Shoulder adduction
Shoulder extension
Shoulder horizontal extension
Shoulder medial rotation
Rotator Cuff (Group)
Location
: Shoulders / scapulae
Actions
:
Shoulder rotation
Shoulder stabilisation
Group: Deltoids
Anterior Deltoids
Location
: Shoulders
Actions
:
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder horizontal flexion
Group: Deltoids
Medial Deltoids
Location
: Shoulders
Actions
: Shoulder abduction
Group: Deltoids
Posterior Deltoids
Location
: Shoulders
Actions
:
Shoulder extension
Shoulder horizontal extension
Pectoralis Major
Location
: Chest
Actions
:
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder horizontal flexion
Shoulder adduction
Shoulder medial rotation
Pectoralis Minor & Serratus Anterior
Location
: Chest & ribs
Actions
:
Scapular abduction
Scapular stabilisation
Biceps
Location
: Upper Arm
Actions
:
Elbow flexion
Shoulder flexion
Forearm supination
Triceps
Location
: Upper Arm
Actions
:
Elbow extension
Shoulder extension
Brachialis
Location
: Upper Arm
Actions
: Elbow flexion
Brachioradialis
Location
: Forearm
Actions
: Elbow flexion
Wrist & Finger Flexors
Location
: Forearm
Actions
:Wrist & finger flexion
Wrist & Finger Extensors
Location: Forearm
Actions:Wrist & finger extension
Abdominals (Group)
Location
: between ribs and the pelvis (anterior)
Actions
:
Spine flexion
Spine lateral flexion
Spine rotation to same side
Spine rotation to opposite side
Compress abdominal contents
Unload vertebrae
Stability
Iliopsoas
Location
: Front of Hip
Actions
:
Hip flexion
Hip lateral rotation
Hip adduction
Gluteus Maximus
Location
: “Glutes”
Actions
:
Hip extension
Hip lateral rotation
Gluteus Minimus & Medius
Location
: Above glutes
Actions
:
Hip abduction
Hip medial rotation
Adductors
Location
: Inner thigh / groin
Actions
:
Hip adduction
Hip medial rotation
Quadriceps
Location
: Front of thigh
Actions
:
Knee extension
Hip flexion
Hamstrings
Location
: Back of thigh
Actions
:
Hip extension
Hip lateral rotation
Hip medial rotation
Knee flexion
Tibialis Anterior
Location
: Shin
Actions
:
Dorsiflexion
Inversion
Group: Calf Muscles
Gastrocnemius
Location
: Calf – superficial
Actions
:
Plantarflexion
Knee flexion
Group: Calf Muscles
Soleus
Location
: Calf – deep
Actions
: Plantarflexion
Toe Flexors
Location
: Lower leg – medial
Actions
: Toe flexion
Toe Extensors
Location
: Lower shin
Actions
: Toe extension
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ID
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Card Set
IFT FI/GI Muscle Actions
Description
These are the muscle actions for the Fitness Instruction course
Updated
2018-08-13T09:46:30Z
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