Shoulder Musculature

ST Muscle Actions - Elevators

• Upper trapezius
• Levator scapulae
• Rhomboids
 ST Muscle Actions - Depressors
• Lower trapezius
• Lattisimus dorsi
• Pectoralis minor
• Subclavius
 ST Muscle Actions - Retractors
• Middle trapezius
• Rhomboids
• Lower trapezius
 ST Muscle Actions – Rotators
Upward Rotators Downward Rotators
• Serratus anterior • Rhomboids
• Upper trapezius • Pectoralis minor
• Lower trapezius
 GH Muscle Actions - Abduction
• Middle deltoid
• Supraspinatus
• Anterior deltoid
 Rotator Cuff Action
• Supraspinatus
• Teres Minor
• Infraspinatus
• Subscapularis

• These are dynamic

joint stabilizers to
counteract the
looseness of the GH
Scapular Adduction/Shoulder Extension
• Latissimus dorsi
• Posterior deltoid
• Teres major
• Long head of triceps