Chapter 14 quiz body wall Flashcards
1
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breasts
A
- paired
- composed of adipose tissue mostly
- lactation in females
2
Q
pectoralis major mm
A
paired
-superficial and fan shaped
-
3
Q
pectoralis minor mm
A
- paired
- deep to the pectoralis major (also smaller)
4
Q
external intercostal mm
A
- 11 pairs
- between ribs (do not extend to the sternum)
- elevate the ribs (inspiratory muscles)
5
Q
internal intercostal mm
A
- 11 pairs
- between ribs
- don’t extend to the vertebral column
- depress the ribs (expiratory muscles)
6
Q
linea alba
A
midline tendinous structure that runs between the xiphoid process and the pelvis
7
Q
rectus abdominis mm
A
- paired
- muscles on either side of the linea alba
- flexes vertebral column; supports and compresses abdomen
8
Q
rectus sheath
A
- paired fibrous sheaths
- surround rectus abdominis
9
Q
tendinous intersections
A
- fibrous bands crossing the rectus abdominis producing the six pack look
10
Q
external oblique m
A
- paired
- forms V
- flexes vertebral column; when one contracts the trunk is rotated or bent laterally
- abdominal support and compression
11
Q
internal oblique
A
- paired
- forms A
- up and medially
- flexes vertebral column
- when one contracts the trun is rotated or bent laterally
- abdominal support and compression
12
Q
tranversus abdominis m
A
- paired
- deep to internal oblique
- abdominal support and compression
13
Q
serratus anterior muscle
A
- paired
- attach to the ribs and looks serrated
14
Q
diaphragm
A
dome shaped
- separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
- increases the vertical dimension of the thoracic cavity (inspiratory muscle)
15
Q
central tendon
A
- central part of the diaphragm
- composed of dense connective tissue