BIOL 2013 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Pronator Quadratus Muscle, Semimembranosus Muscle, Vastus Intermedius Muscle
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Appendicular musculature: appendicular muscles are responsible for: Moving the upper and lower limbs: stabilizing the pectoral girdles, absorbing shocks and jolts as you walk, run , or jump, aiding in strengthening the joint area. Introduction: two major groups of appendicular muscles, the muscles of the pectoral girdle and upper limbs, the muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limbs. Figure 11. 2 factors affecting appendicular muscle function (2 of 7) Figure 11. 2 factors affecting appendicular muscle function (3 of 7) Figure 11. 2 factors affecting appendicular muscle function (4 of 7) Figure 11. 2 factors affecting appendicular muscle function (6 of 7) Muscles of the pectoral girdle and upper limbs: muscles that position the pectoral girdle, these muscles also coordinate with the muscles that move the arm, levator scapulae, elevates the scapula, pectoralis minor, protracts the shoulder. Figure 11. 6 muscles that position the pectoral girdle, part ii.
