E2 respiratory system MUSCLES Flashcards
Sternocleidomastoid
elevates sternum clavicle and ribs
Scalenus anterior
elevates frist rib
Scalenus medius
elevates first rib
Scalenus posterior
elevates second rib
Pectoralis major
elevates sternum and ribs
pectoralis minor
elevates second - fifth ribs
subclavius
elevates first rib
serratus anterior
elevates the upper rib
*External intercostals
elevates the ribs and stiffens their interspaces
internal intercostals
primarily depress ribs
Transversus thoracis
depress second - sixth ribs
latissimus dorsi
whole muscle depresses rib cage wall
fibers that insert can elevate **
Serratus posterior inferior
depresses lower four ribs
lateral iliocostalis cervicis
elevates third through sixth ribs
lateral iliocostalis
depresses lower six ribs