Stott Pilates Anatomy Exam Preparation with Questions and Answers

Stott Pilates Anatomy Exam Preparation with Questions and Answers What muscles are responsible for scapular protraction? ANSWER Pectoralis minor, pectoralis major, serratus anterior What muscles are responsible for scapular retraction? ANSWER Trapezius, rhomboids, Latissimus dorsi What muscles are responsible for scapular elevation? ANSWER Upper Trapezius, levator scapulae, rhomboids What muscles are responsible for scapular depression? ANSWER latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior, pectoralis major and minor, and the trapezius muscles. What muscles are responsible for scapular upward rotation? ANSWER Trapezius and serratus anterior What muscles are responsible for scapular downward rotation? ANSWER latissimus dorsi, levator scapulae, rhomboids, and the pectoralis major and minor muscles Name two muscles/muscle groups and their disfunction that may cause scapular winging: ANSWER tight/shortened pectoralis muscles Weak serratus anterior *Any exercise that helps strengthen the serratus can help with scapular winging.