Muscles of Respiration Flashcards
The diaphragm ___ the lower ribs when abdominal viscera blocks further decent
elevated
The diaphragm is innervated by
Phrenic nerve C3-5
The scalenes stabilizes and elevates __
Scalenes are innervated by __
Ribs 1 and 2
C3-8
The external intercostals stabilize the ___ and increase ___ of the ____
rib cage and rigidity of intercostal spaces
external intercostals are innervated by
T1-T11
What are the primary muscles of inspiration?
Diaphragm
Scalenes
External intercostals
What are the accessory muscles of inhalation
SCM
Serratus Anterior
Pecs
Levator Costorum
Serratus posterior superior
What is the function of the accessor muscles of inhalation?
(Except SCM what is that guys job)
rib elevation
SCM: elevates sternum
What are the stabilizing and supporting muscles
Trap
Erector Spinae
Levator Scap
Rhomboids
Abdominals
What does the trap stabilize?
head, neck, and scap
What does the erector spinae stabilize
neck, extended trunk
What does the levator scap and rhomboids stabilize?
the scap
what does the abdominals stabilize and support
abdominal viscera
What muscles do forced exhalation
Whats the innervation?
Abs
T6 - L1
What are the secondary muscles for forced exhalation or cough?
Pec Major
Intercostals
Serratus posterior inferior
Quadratus lumborum