Inspiratory Muscles Flashcards
what is the diaphragm shaped like?
a parachute
what is the primary inhalation muscle?
diaphragm
When the diaphragm contacts does it go down or up?
down/lowers
What muscle separates the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity?
diaphragm
How far can the diaphragm contract for a deep forced inhalation?
10 cm
What nerve innervated the diaphragm?
Phrenic
Sternal Origin: xiphoid process of sternum
Course: superiorly and medially
Insertion: central tendon
Diaphragm, sternal head
Costal Origin: inner surface of ribs 7-12 and their cartilage
Course: superiorly and medially
Insertion: central tendon
Diaphragm, costal head
Vertebral Origin: corpus of lumbar vertebrae 1-4 and transverse process of L1
Course: superiorly and medially
Insertion: central tendon
Diaphragm, vertebral head
Origin: inferior border of immediately superior rib
Course: obliquely inferior and towards sternum
Insertion: superior border of immediately inferior rib
External intercostals
Origin: Mastoid process
Insertion: sternum and clavicle
Sternocleidomastoid
Origin: transverse process C3-C6
Insertion: 1st rib
Scalenus anterior
Origin: transverse process C2-C7
Insertion: 1st rib
Scalenus medius
Origin: transverse process
Insertion: 2nd rib
Scalenus posterior
Origin: sternum and clavicle
Insertion: humerus
Pectoralis Major