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