Muscles of the Trunk (Lab) Flashcards

External Intercostals
O: Inferior border of rib above
I: Superior border of rib below
A: Elevates ribs (during inhalation)

Internal Intercostals
O: Superior border of rib below
I: Inferior border of rib above
A: Depresses ribs (during forced exhalation)

Rectus abdominis
O: Pubic symphysis
I: Costal Cartilages
A: Flex trunk; compress abdomen

Rectus abdominis
O: Pubic symphysis
I: Costal Cartilages
A: Flex trunk; compress abdomen

External Oblique
O: Lower Ribs
I: Linea alba; inguinal ligament
A: flex Trunk; compress abdomen

External Oblique
O: Lower Ribs
I: Linea alba; inguinal ligament
A: flex Trunk; compress abdomen

Internal Oblique
O: Iliac crest of ilium
I: Linea alba; inguinal ligament
A: Flex trunk; compress abdomen

Internal Oblique
O: Iliac crest of ilium
I: Linea alba; inguinal ligament
A: Flex trunk; compress abdomen

Transverse Abdominis
O: Lumbar vertebrae
I: Linea alba; Inguinal ligament
A: Flex trunk; compress abdomen

Transverse Abdominis
O: Lumbar vertebrae
I: Linea alba; Inguinal ligament
A: Flex trunk; compress abdomen

Erector Spinae (group of muscles along the posterior side side of vertebrae)
A: extend trunk

Linea Alba

Linea Alba

Tendinous Intersections