Anterior Muscles of the Thorax

Question 1

anterior muscles of the thorax acts on the axial skeleton.

the ribs stabilize the thoracic region but are conntected to the vertebral coloumn so they can depress and elevate during respiration

the ___ __ muscles run obliquely and inferior surface of one rib. they are made to RASE the ribcage

__ ___ DEPRESS the ribcage.

Answer 1

anterior muscles of the thorax acts on the axial skeleton.

the ribs tabilize the thoracic region but are conntected to the vertebral coloumn so they can depress and elevate during respiration

the external intercostal muscles run obliquely and inferior surface of one rib. they are made to RASE the ribcage

internal intercostals DEPRESS the ribcage.

Question 2

there are 3 muscles that are called the ___. these stabilize the cervical region but due to attachment of the first and second ribs, they can also help with movement upon inspiration

Answer 2

scalenes

Question 3

Answer 3

pointing to the external obliques

Question 4

3 layers of obliques

Answer 4

external, internal, and transverse abdominal obliques

they contain the peritoneal cavity and help to flex the vertebral column

Question 5

which muscles give you the six pack

Answer 5

rectus abdominis

Question 7

midline connective tissue in the abdomen

Answer 7

linea alba