Joint Joint Action Primary Mover(s) Ankle Dorsiflexion Anterior Tibialis Plantarflexion Posterior Tibialis, Soleus, Gastrocnemius Inversion Anterior & Posterior Tibialis Eversion Peroneus Longus
Joint Joint Action Prime Mover(s) Knee Flexion Hamstring Complex (Semimembranosus, Extension Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis,
Joint Joint Action Prime Mover(s) Hip Flexion Iliacus, Psoas Major, Sartorius Extension Gluteus Maximus Abduction Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus Adduction Adductor Complex Internal Rotation Tensor Fascia Latae, Gluteus Medius, External Rotation Adductor Complex, Gluteus Maximus
Joint Joint Action Prime Mover(s) Spine/ Trunk Flexion Rectus Abdominis, Obliques Extension Erector Spinae Lateral Flexion Quadratus Lumborum Rotation Obliques, Rectus Abdominis
Joint Joint Action Prime Mover(s) Gleno-Humeral Flexion Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Coracobrachialis Extension Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid Abduction Middle Deltoid, Supraspinatus Adduction Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major Internal Rotation Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Subscapularis External Rotation Teres Minor, Infraspinatus Scapulo-Thoracic Retraction Rhomboid Major and Minor, Middle Trapezius Protraction Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor Elevation Upper Trapezius Depression Lower Trapezius
Joint Joint Action Prime Mover(s) Elbow Flexion Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Extension Triceps Brachii
Disclaimer: The above table offers a simplified list of muscle groups for joint actions, Please do note that joint movements are not limited to the actions of just one muscle, multiple muscles work in order to produce movement.
