BPK 143 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle, Ulna, Gastrocnemius Muscle

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 143
• Professor: Tony Leyland

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Bending the joint resulting in a decrease of angle; moving the upper arm upward to the front. Straightening the joint resulting in an increase of angle; moving the upper arm down to the rear. Medial movement toward the midline of the body; moving the upper arm down to the side toward the body. Lateral movement away from the midline of the body; moving the upper arm up to the side away from the body. Medial movement toward the midline of the body in a horizontal plane; moving the upper arm toward and across the chest with the back of the arm facing down. Medial movement toward the midline of the body in a horizontal plane; moving the upper arm toward and across the chest with the elbows facing out to the sides. Lateral movement away from the midline of the body in a horizontal plane; moving the upper arm away from the chest with the elbows facing down.