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Chest/Torso Flashcards

1
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serratus posterior inferior: Origin

A

vertebrae T11 - L3

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serratus posterior inferior: Insertion

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the inferior borders of the 9th through 12th ribs

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serratus posterior inferior: Nerve

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intercostal nerves

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serratus posterior inferior: Action

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depress the lower ribs, aiding in expiration

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serratus posterior superior: Origin

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nuchal ligament (or ligamentum nuchae) and the spinous processes of the vertebrae C7 through T3

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serratus posterior superior: Insertion

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the upper borders of the 2nd through 5th ribs

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serratus posterior superior: Nerve

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2nd through 5th intercostal nerves

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serratus posterior superior: Action

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elevate the ribs which aids in inspiration

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9
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external oblique: Origin

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Lower 8 costae

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external oblique: Insertion

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Crista iliaca, ligamentum inguinale

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external oblique: Nerve

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intercostal nerves T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T11, subcostal nerve (T12)

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12
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external oblique: Action

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Rotates torso

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13
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internal oblique: Origin

A

inguinal ligament, iliac crest and the lumbodorsal fascia

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internal oblique: Insertion

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linea alba, xyphoid process and the inferior ribs.

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internal oblique: Nerve

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intercostal nerves T8, T9, T10, T11, subcostal nerve (T12), iliohypogastric nerve, ilioinguinal nerve

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internal oblique: Action

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Compresses abdomen and rotates vertebral column.

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17
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transversus abdominis: Origin

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ribs and the iliac crest

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18
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transversus abdominis: Insertion

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inserts into the pubic tubercle via the conjoint tendon, also known as the falx inguinalis

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transversus abdominis: Nerve

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intercostal nerves T7, T8, T9, T10, T11, subcostal nerve (T12), iliohypogastric nerve, ilioinguinal nerve, genitofemoral nerve

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20
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transversus abdominis: Action

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compress the ribs and viscera, providing thoracic and pelvic stability

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rectus abdominis*: Origin

A

pubis

22
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rectus abdominis*: Insertion

A

costal cartilages of ribs 5-7, xiphoid process of sternum

23
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rectus abdominis*: Nerve

A

segmentally by thoraco-abdominal nerves (T7, T8, T9, T10, T11, T12)

24
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rectus abdominis*: Action

A

flexion of trunk/lumbar vertebrae

25
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quadratus lumborum: Origin

A

iliac crest and iliolumbar ligament

26
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quadratus lumborum: Insertion

A

last rib and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

27
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quadratus lumborum: Nerve

A

anterior branches of T12, L1, L2, L3, L4

28
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quadratus lumborum: Action

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Alone, lateral flexion of vertebral column; Together, depression of thoracic rib cage

29
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Pectoralis major*: Origin

A

anterior surface of the medial half of the clavicle.

Sternocostal head: anterior surface of the sternum, the superior six costal cartilages

30
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Pectoralis major*: Insertion

A

intertubercular groove of the humerus

31
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Pectoralis major*: Nerve

A

lateral pectoral nerve and medial pectoral nerve
Clavicular head: C5 and C6
Sternocostal head: C7, C8 and T1

32
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Pectoralis major*: Action

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Clavicular head: flexes the humerus
Sternocostal head: extends the humerus
As a whole, adducts and medially rotates the humerus. It also draws the scapula anteriorly and inferiorly.

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pectoralis minor*:Origin

A

3rd to 5th ribs, near their costal cartilages

34
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pectoralis minor*: Insertion

A

medial border and superior surface of the coracoid process of the scapula

35
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pectoralis minor*: Nerve

A

Medial pectoral nerves (C8, T1)

36
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pectoralis minor*: Action

A

stabilizes the scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall

37
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subclavius: Origin

A

first rib

38
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subclavius: Insertion

A

subclavian groove of clavicle

39
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subclavius: Nerve

A

nerve to subclavius

40
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subclavius: Action

A

Depresses the clavicle

41
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serratus anterior: Origin

A

fleshy slips from the outer surface of upper 8 or 9 ribs

42
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serratus anterior: Insertion

A

costal aspect of medial margin of the scapula

43
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serratus anterior: Nerve

A

long thoracic nerve (from roots of brachial plexus C5, C6, C7)

44
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serratus anterior: Action

A

protract and stabilize scapula, assists in upward rotation

45
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internal intercostales: Origin

A

rib - inferior border

46
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internal intercostales: Insertion

A

rib - superior border

47
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internal intercostales: Nerve

A

intercostal nerves

48
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internal intercostales: Action

A

hold ribs steady

49
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external intercostales: Origin

A

ribs 1-11

50
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external intercostales: Insertion

A

ribs 2-12

51
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external intercostales: Nerve

A

ntercostal nerves

52
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external intercostales: Action

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