Abdominal/back/UE muscles Flashcards
iliocostalis
most lateral erector, extend from pelvis to neck. extend and laterally flex the vertebral column, part of the erector spine muscles
Longisimus
Intermediate erector, lumbar to skull. extend and laterally rotate vertebral column, extend and rotate head. part of the erector spinae muscles
Spinalis
Most medial erector. extends vertebral column. part of the erector spinae muscles.
Semispinalis
deep back muscle, extends from thoracic region to skull, medial tendon. Extends vertebral column and head rotates to opposite sides
Splenius
superficial to semispinalis, extending from upper thoracic to skull. Extend the head.
External Intercostal
11 pairs lie b/n ribs, runs down and medially. pulls ribs toward one another to elevate the rib cage (inhale)
Internal intercostal
deep to external intercostal, follow lines of internal oblique (superiorly and medially). draws ribs together and depresses the rib cage (exhale)
Transverse Thoracis
lies internal to thoracic rib cage. pulls ribs caudally for respiration.
Diaphram
forms floor of thoracic cavity. prime mover of inspiration and flattens on contraction
External Oblique
largest and most superficial of lateral 3 abdominal muscles, aponeurosis forms the inguinal ligament. flex vertebral column, compress abdominal wall, trunk rotation, and lateral flexion.
Internal Oblique
Fibers run superiorly and medially (/). Flex vertebral column, compress abdominal wall, trunk rotation, and lateral flexion.
Transverse Abdominus
Deepest fibers, runs horizontally. Compresses abdominal contents, when one side works it can support rotation.
Rectus Abdominus
medial muscle pair, pubis to rib cage, 3 tendinous intersections. flex and rotate lumbar region of vertebral column
Quadratus Lumborum
Posterior abdominal wall, top of pelvis to lower rib. Flexes vertebral column laterally
Pelvic diaphragm
Consists of levator ani (forms “sling” around the prostate or vagina) and coccygeus (posterior to elevator ani). Create the pelvic floor muscles, supports pelvic organs esp during defecation and childbirth.
Urogenital diaphram
encircle the urethar & vagina. constricts urethra and supports pelvic organs.
Ischiocavernosus
runs from pelvis to the base of the penis or clitoris. retards venous drainage & maintains erection of penis or clitoris.
Bolbospongiosus
encloses base of penis in males or lies deep to labia in females. Expel remaining urine and in males it helps maintain erection
How does the aponeurosis of the external oblique, internal oblique, and transverse abdominis contribute to the formation of the rectus sheath?
The anterior wall is formed by the aponeurosis, enclosing the rectus abdomens (anteriorly and posteriorly)
Inguinal Ligament
formed from the inferior edge of the external oblique as it runs from anterior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle. (forms base of inguinal canal)
Trapezius
Flat triangular, pair in back, superficial. stabilizes, elevates, retracts, and rotates the scapula
Levator Scapula
back and side of neck, deep to trapezius, straplike. elevates and adducts the scapula.