Upper Extremities Muscles

Teres major

Biceps Brachii

Pectoralis minor

Serratus anterior

Triceps Brachii

Latissimus Dorsi

Brachioradialis

Deltoid

Trapezius

Pectoralis Major

Adducts and flexes the arm across chest; pulls shoulder forward and downward (upper chest anterior to humerus)

moves scapula forward; aids in raising arm (below axilla on side of chest to scapula)

beneath major

Abducts the arm (covers shoulder joint)

Extends forearm (posterior arm to ulna)

extends the humerus and adducts and rotates the arm (connects scapula to humerus)

Flexes forearm and supinates hand (anterior arm to radius)

Raises and lowers shoulder and pulls it back; rotates scapula; extends head (upper back & neck)

Flexes the elbow (connects humerus to radius)

Extends & adducts arm behind back (middle to lower back)