Muscles of the Torso

Question 1

Trapezius

Answer 1

superficial back muscle - Runs from the neck to middle back. Looks like a diamond across the top of the torso

Question 2

Latissimus dorsi

Answer 2

Big muscle that covers whole of middle to lower back. Looks like upside down triangle - Superficial

Question 3

Levator Scapulae

Answer 3

long thin Muscle that runs from neck to medial border of the scapula - raises scapula runs deep to the trapezius

Question 4

Rhomboideus Major

Answer 4

thick muscle deep to trapezius that connects the vertabral column to the scapula

Question 5

Rhomboideus Minor

Answer 5

Thin muscle that connects the back to the scapula. Runs deep to the trapezius. Just above the Rhomb. Major

Question 6

Erector Spinae

Answer 6

Group of muscles that run up the spinal column - extends the back

Question 7

Pectoralis Major

Answer 7

Superficial breast muscle that flexes and adducts the arm

Question 8

Serratus anterior

Answer 8

Muscle of the middle to lower ribs that attach horizontaly

Question 9

Pectoralis Minor

Answer 9

Deep to the Pectoralis Major. Attaches to top ribs at an angle

Question 10

External intercostals

Answer 10

Deep muscle between the ribs. Muscle grain runs to make a V shape

Question 11

Internal intercostals

Answer 11

Deep muscles between ribs. Muscle grain makes an upside down V

Question 12

Rectus Abdominus

Answer 12

Superficial 6 Pack muscles

Question 13

External Obliques

Answer 13

Superficial abdominal muscles to either side of the rectus abd. grain runs in a V shape

Question 14

Internal Obliques

Answer 14

Deep abdominal muscle to either side of 6 pack. Grain runs in and Upside down V pattern

Question 15

Transverse abdominis

Answer 15

Deep lay ab muscle that run under the 6 pack