Elevation (kinesiology)

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Elevation, in kinesiology is the anatomical term of motion for movement in a superior direction.

It is the opposite of depression.

[edit] Muscles

• elevation of the scapula at the shoulders (e.g. shrugging shoulders) include:
  • Levator scapulae muscle
  • Rhomboid major muscle and Rhomboid minor muscle
  • Trapezius muscle

• elevation of the ribs
  • Pectoralis minor muscle
  • Scalene muscles

• mandible
  • Medial pterygoid muscle

• upper lip
  • Levator labii superioris

• upper lip and wing of nose
  • Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle

• angle of mouth
  • Levator anguli oris

• upper eyelid
  • Levator palpebrae superioris muscle

• eyeball
  • Superior rectus muscle

[edit] External links

• Anatomy at Dartmouth shoulder/surface/scsurface1
• Animation at exrx.net
• Photo at lhup.edu

v • d • e Joints Types fibrous: Gomphosis - Suture - Syndesmosis cartilaginous: Synchondrosis - Symphysis synovial: Plane joint - 1° (Hinge joint, Pivot joint) - 2° (Condyloid joint, Saddle joint) - 3° (Ball and socket joint) by range of motion: Synarthrosis - Amphiarthrosis - Diarthrosis Terminology Kinesiology - Anatomical terms of motion - Agonist/Antagonist Motions general: Flexion/Extension - Adduction/Abduction - Internal rotation/External rotation - Elevation/Depression specialized/upper limbs: Protraction/Retraction - Supination/Pronation specialized/lower limbs: Plantarflexion/Dorsiflexion - Eversion/Inversion Components Articular capsule (Synovial membrane, Fibrous membrane) - Synovial fluid - Bursa - Articular disk