Matching Pairs Upper Extremities MusclesOnline version Match the principle muscles of upper extremities with their short descriptions. by Kristie Borgheiinck 1 Biceps Brachii 2 Latissimus Dorsi 3 Triceps Brachii 4 Brachioradialis 5 Deltoid 6 Serratus anterior 7 Pectoralis minor 8 Trapezius 9 Teres major 10 Pectoralis Major Extends forearm (posterior arm to ulna) Abducts the arm (covers shoulder joint) beneath major moves scapula forward; aids in raising arm (below axilla on side of chest to scapula) Flexes forearm and supinates hand (anterior arm to radius) extends the humerus and adducts and rotates the arm (connects scapula to humerus) Adducts and flexes the arm across chest; pulls shoulder forward and downward (upper chest anterior to humerus) Flexes the elbow (connects humerus to radius) Raises and lowers shoulder and pulls it back; rotates scapula; extends head (upper back & neck) Extends & adducts arm behind back (middle to lower back)