CH 13: Muscles of the Trunk

Question 1

Need to know ID and action: Diaphragm

Answer 1

action - primary mover of inspiration

Question 2

Need to know ID and action: Rectus abdominis

Answer 2

action - vertebral flexion

Question 3

Need to know ID and action: External oblique

Answer 3

action - compression, lateral flexion, rotation of trunk

Question 4

Need to know ID and action: Internal oblique

Answer 4

action - compression lateral flexion and rotation of trunk

Question 5

Need to know ID and action: Transverse Abdominis

Answer 5

action - compression of trunk

Question 6

Need to know ID and action: Linea Alba

Answer 6

ID - connective tissue

action - stabilize core muscles