Lower Musculature Flashcards
1
Q
External intercostals
A
elevation of the ribs
2
Q
internal intercostals
A
depression of the ribs
3
Q
rectus abdominis
A
flexion of vertebral column
4
Q
External abdominal oblique
A
lateral flexion of trunk
5
Q
internal abdominal oblique
A
lateral flexion of trunk
6
Q
transverse abdominis
A
compress abdomen
7
Q
erector spinae group
A
steadies and extends trunk
8
Q
gluteus maximus
A
hyper extension and lateral rotation of the thigh
9
Q
gluteus medius
A
abduction of thigh
10
Q
tensor fasciae latae
A
abducts thigh
11
Q
adductor longus
A
adducts thigh
12
Q
adductor brevis
A
adducts thigh
13
Q
adductor magnus
A
adducts thigh
14
Q
sartorius
A
flexes and laterally rotates thigh
15
Q
gracilis
A
adducts thigh
