Actions Flashcards
Sternoclytdomastoid
U: Laterally Flex neck on same side and rotate opposite side B: Flex neck
Rectus abdominis
A:Flex vertebral column, tilt pelvis posteriorly
Anterior scalenus muscles
U: With fixed ribs, Laterally Flex neck on same side and rotate opposite side B:Elevate ribs during inhalation
Middle and posterior scalenus
: Unilaterally: ribs fixed, laterally flex the head and neck to the same side, Rotate head and neck to the opposite side Bi:Elevate ribs during inhalation
Reach out
in extension Radial nerve
Transverse abdominus
Compress abdominal contents internal bracing when lifting
Splenius capitis
Uni:Rotate the head and neck to the same side , Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side Bi: Extend the head and neck
Internal abdominal oblique
A:Uni: Laterally flex and rotate vertebral column to the same side bi: Flex vertebral column, compress abdominal content
Erector spinae group
Uni: Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side Bi: Extend vertebral column
Splenius cervicis
Uni:Rotate the head and neck to the same side , Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side Bi: Extend the head and neck
Upper Trapezuis
Extend, laterally flex, and rotate neck