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Actions - Trunk Muscles Flashcards

1
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coccygeus

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suports and compresses posterior pelvic floor

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2
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levator ani

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supports pelvic viscera and compresses rectum and vagina

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3
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intercostal (external)

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elevates ribs

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4
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intercostal (internal and innermost)

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depresses ribs

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5
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transversus thoracis

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depresses ribs

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6
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cremaster

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elevates testicles

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7
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diaphragm

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inspiration (negative thoracic pressure)

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8
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external oblique

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flexion and rotation of the trunk, compression of abdominal cavity

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internal oblique

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flexion and rotation of the trunk, compression of abdominal cavity

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quadratus lumborum

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extension and lateral flexion of trunk, fixes 12th rib during respiration

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rectus abdominis

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flexion of trunk, compression of abdominal cavity

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12
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transversus abdominis

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compression of abdominal cavity

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13
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iliacus

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flexes thigh, stabilizes hip joint

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14
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psoas

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flexes thigh, stabilizes hip joint

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15
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piriformis

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abducts and laterally rotates thigh

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16
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obturator internus

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laterally rotates thigh

17
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bulbospongiosus

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in male empties urethra, maintains erection and contracts during ejaculation; in female constricts vaginal orifice and contributes to erection of clitoris

18
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ischiocavernosus

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compresses crus during erection

19
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sphincter ani externus

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closes anal canal and fixes perineal body

20
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sphincter urethrae (male)

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compresses urethra

21
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compressor urethrae (female)

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compresses urethra

22
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sphincter urethrovaginalis (female)

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compresses urethra and vagina

23
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deep transverse perineus (male)

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fixes perineal body

24
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superficial transverse perineus

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fixes perineal body

Unit 2 (mine) (6 decks)

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