movement analysis assignment

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Muscles related to movement of the fingers and thumb	Movement
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis	Flexion of digits 2-5 (MP and PIP joints) – also flexes the wrist
Flexor Digitorum Profundus	Flexion of digits 2-5 (MP and DIP joints) – also flexes the wrist
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis	Flexion of 5th digit
Flexor Pollicus Longus	Flexion of the thumb (all joints)
Flexor Pollicus Brevis	Flexion of the thumb (CMC and MP joints only)
Extensor Digitorum	Extension of digits 2-5
Extensor Digiti Minimi	Extension of the 5th digit (little finger)
Extensor Indicis	Extension and adduction of the 2nd digit (index finger)
Extensor Pollicus Brevis	Extension of the thumb (at the CMC and MP joints) – also abducts the wrist
Extensor Pollicus Longus	Extension of thumb (all joints) – also abducts the wrist
Adductor Pollicus	Thumb adduction
Abductor Pollicus Brevis	Thumb abduction
Abductor Pollicus Longus	Thumb abduction and extension – also abducts the wrist
Opponens Polliccus	Thumb opposition
Abductor Digiti Minimi	Abduction of 5th finger
Opponens Digiti Minimi	Opposition of 5th finger
Dorsal Interossei	Abduction of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers
Palmar Interossei	Adduction of all digits towards midline
Lumbricals	Extension of fingers 2-5 at the PIP and DIP joints; flexion of fingers 2-5 at the MP joints
Palmaris Brevis	Tension of the skin of the palm on the ulnar side during a grip action

Muscles related to movement of the wrist	Movement
Palmaris Longus	Flexion of the wrist
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris	Flexion and adduction of wrist
Flexor Carpi Radialis	Flexion and abduction of wrist
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus	Extension and abduction of the wrist
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis	Extension and abduction of the wrist
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris	Extension and adduction of the wrist

Muscles related to movement of the forearm	Movement
Pronator Teres	Forearm pronation – also flexes the elbow
Pronator Quadratus	Forearm pronation
Supinator	Forearm supination
Bicep Brachii	Forearm supination – also flexes the elbow and shoulder

Muscles related to movement of the elbow	Movement
Biceps Brachii	Flexion of the elbow AND shoulder – also supinations the forearm
Brachialis	Flexion of the elbow
Brachioradialis	Flexion of the elbow
Triceps Brachii	Extension of the elbow – also extends and adducts the shoulder
Anconeus	Extension of the elbow

Muscles related to movement of the shoulder & scapula	Movement
Deltoid	All: abduction of the shoulder Anterior fibers: flexion, medial rotation, horizontal adduction of the shoulder Posterior fibers: extension, lateral rotation, horizontal abduction of the shoulder
Infraspinatus (Rotator Cuff Muscle)	Lateral rotation and adduction of the shoulder; Stabilization of the humerus
Supraspinatus (Rotator Cuff Muscle)	Abduction of the shoulder; Stabilization of the humerus
Subscapularis (Rotator Cuff Muscle)	Internal rotation of the shoulder; Stabilization of the shoulder
Teres Major (Rotator Cuff Muscle)	Adduction, extension, and internal rotation of the shoulder
Teres Minor	Lateral rotation and adduction of the shoulder
Pectoralis Major	Adduction and medial rotation of the humerus
Pectoralis Minor	Depression, abduction and downward rotation of the scapula
Coracobrachialis	Adduction and flexion of the shoulder
Latissimus Dorsi	Adduction, extension, and internal rotation of the shoulder
Trapezius	Rotation, retraction, elevation, and depression of the scapula
Serratus Anterior	Protraction, upward rotation and depression of the scapula; stabilization of the scapula
Levator Scapulae	Elevation and downward rotation of the scapula
Rhomboid Major	Scapular retraction, elevation and downward rotation; Fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall
Rhomboid Minor	Scapular retraction, elevation and downward rotation; Fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall
Subclavius	Depression of the clavicle; Elevation of the 1st rib

Joints of the Hand	Common Associated Movements	Normal ROM of Joint
Metacarpophalangeal Joint – Connects the metacarpals to the proximal phalanges of the digits	Flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and circumduction	MCP Flexion – 0 to 90 degrees MCP Extension – 0 to 45 degrees
Trapeziometacarpal Joint – Connects the trapezium to the 1st metacarpal bone (thumb)	Free movement of the thumb, supination/pronation, abduction/adduction, flexion/extension, circumduction	Thumb Flexion – 0 to 55 degrees Thumb Extension – 0 degrees Thumb Abduction – 0 to 70 degrees
Carpometacarpal Joint – Connects the 2nd to 5th digits to the trapezoid, trapezium, capitate, and hamate of the wrist	Flexion/extension	CMC Flexion – 0 to 50 degrees
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint – Present only in the 2nd to 5th digits; Connects the proximal and intermediate phalanges	Flexion/extension	PIP Flexion – 0 to 115 degrees PIP Extension – 0 degrees
Distal Interphalangeal Joint – Present only in the 2nd to 5th digits; Connects the intermediate and distal phalanges	Flexion/extension	DIP Flexion – 0 to 90 degrees DIP Extension – 0 to 20 degrees

Joints of the Wrist

Common Associated Movements

Normal Joint ROM

Radiocarpal Joint – Connects the metacarpals to the carpals of the wrist

Flexion/extension, Radial/ulnar deviation

Wrist flexion/extension – 0 to 70 degrees

Radial deviation – 0 to 20 degrees

Ulnar deviation – 0 to 35 degrees

Joints of the Elbow	Common Associated Movements	Normal Joint ROM
Proximal Radioulnar Joint – Connects the head of the radius and the ring formed by the radial notch of the ulna	Pronation/supination	Forearm Pronation – 0 to 70 degrees Forearm Supination – 0 to 85 degrees
Humeroradial Joint – Connects the radius and humerus	Flexion/extension, Pronation/supination	Elbow Flexion/extension – 0 to 145 degrees Forearm Pronation – 0 to 70 degrees Forearm Supination – 0 to 85 degrees
Humeroulnar Joint – Connects the humerus and ulna	Flexion/extension, Circumduction	Elbow Flexion/extension – 0 to 145 degrees

Joints of the Shoulder	Common Associated Movements	Normal ROM of the Joint
Glenohumeral Joint – Connects the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula	Flexion/extension, Abudction/adduction (frontal and horizontal), Internal/external rotation	Flexion – 0 to 180 degrees Extension – 0 to 60 degrees Abduction – 0 to 180 degrees Internal rotation – 0 to 70 degrees External rotation – 0 to 90 degrees Horizontal abduction – 0 to 90 degrees Horizontal adduction – 0 to 45 degrees
Acromioclavicular Joint – Connects the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula	Not a moveable joint; Provides a pivot point to allow movement of the scapula resulting in a greater degree of arm rotation	N/A
Sternoclavicular Joint – Connects the clavicle and the sternum	Elevation/depression of the scapula	Scapular elevation – 0 to 40 degrees Scapular depression – 0 to 10 degrees
Scapulothoracic Joint – Connects the scapula to the ribs at the back of the chest	Elevation/depression, Retraction/protraction, Superior/inferior rotation of the scapula	Scapular elevation – 0 to 40 degrees Scapular depression – 0 to 10 degrees Scapular protraction – 0 to 20 degrees Scapular retraction – 0 to 15 degrees