OTA 170 Lippert Muscle Actions 2

An anatomical illustration of shoulder muscles with labels highlighting the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis, Coracobrachialis, Teres Major, and Latissimus Dorsi.

OTA 170 Lippert Muscle Actions Quiz

Test your knowledge of the actions of key shoulder muscles with the OTA 170 Lippert Muscle Actions Quiz! This quiz is designed for students and professionals in the fields of anatomy and physical therapy.

7 multiple-choice questions
Immediate feedback on your answers
Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of muscle functions

7 Questions2 MinutesCreated by LiftingBone502

Action of Supraspinatus

Shoulder abduction, extension, hyperextension, horizontal abduction

Shoulder abduction

Shoulder adduction

Lateral rotation

Action of Infraspinatus

Shoulder adduction

Shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction

Shoulder lateral rotation

Elbow extension

Action of Teres Minor

Shoulder adduction

Shoulder abduction, extension, hyperextension, horizontal abduction

Shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction

Shoulder horizontal adduction

Action of subscapularis

Shoulder abduction, extension, hyperextension, horizontal abduction

Shoulder medial rotation

Shoulder flexion

Wrist flexion

Action of coracobrachialis

Shoulder flexion

Shoulder abduction

Shoulder medial rotation

Stabilizes the shoulder joint

Action of Teres major

Shoulder medial rotation

Shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction

Scapular elevation

Shoulder extension, adduction, and medial rotation

Action of Latissimus Dorsi

Shoulder extension, adduction, medial rotation, hyperextension

Shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction

Shoulder extension, adduction, and medial rotation

Shoulder abduction only

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