Actions of Muscles of the Neck, Thorax, and Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
serratus dorsalis cranialis M
A
lifts ribs for inspiration
2
Q
serratus dorsalis caudalis M
A
draw last 3 ribs caudally in expiration
3
Q
external intercostal Mm
A
draw ribs together during respiration; inspiration
4
Q
internal intercostal Mm
A
draw ribs together during respiration; expiration
5
Q
rectus abdominis M
A
flex thoracolumbar portion of the vertebral column
6
Q
transversus thoracis M
A
expiration
7
Q
retractor costae M
A
expiration
8
Q
scalenus dorsalis M
A
inspiration
9
Q
scalenus medius M
A
inspiration
10
Q
levatores costarum M
A
inspiration
11
Q
rectus thoracis M
A
inspiration
12
Q
longus colli M
A
ventral flexion of the neck
13
Q
diaphragm
A
inspiration
