Muscles of Eye, Thorax, and Abdominal Wall Flashcards
Which muscle moves the eye up?
Superior rectus
Which muscle moves the eye down?
Inferior rectus
Which muscle moves the eye laterally?
Lateral rectus
Which muscle moves the eye medially?
Medial rectus
How does the superior oblique move the eye?
Rotates the eye down, and lateral
How does the inferior oblique move the eye?
Rotates the eye up and lateral
How is the superior oblique innervated?
By CN IV, Trochlear
How is the lateral rectus innervated?
By CN VI, Abducens
What is the name of CN III? What does it innervate?
Oculomotor, Sup/Inf Rectus; Medial Rectus, inferior oblique
What muscles are used for inspiration (generally)?
The diaphragm and external intercostals
What is used for normal expiration?
The “elastic recoil” of elastic fibers within lung tissue
How is the diaphragm innervated? (nerve and plexus?)
Phrenic nerve
Cervical plexus
What shape is the diaphragm?
A large, dome-shaped muscle
The diaphragm is the between the ________ and _______ cavities.
Thoracic
Abdominal
The dome (of diaphragm) changes shape this way when we breathe in
Flattens
What is the prime mover of inspiration?
The diaphragm