muscles of trunk Flashcards
1
Q
muscles of trunks cannot be described
A
as C1 or 2 general fxs
2
Q
rectus abdominis
A
flexion trunk
3
Q
erector spinge (sacrospinalis)
A
extends trunk
4
Q
trapezius
A
large muscle that can rise shoulder or pull it back and can help extend head
-shaped like a trapezoid
5
Q
pectorals major (flexion and adduction)
A
large chest muscle that pulls arm across chest
6
Q
latissimus dorsi (extension and adduction)
A
large posterior chest muscle and pulls arm downward and behind back
7
Q
intercostal
A
muscle below ribs
8
Q
diaphragm
A
separates thoracic and abdominal cavities
9
Q
deltoid muscle (triangular shape)
A
covers point of shoulder, can pull the humorous to the side, back, and front
10
Q
flexors and extensors of hand and fingers are
A
muscles that form the bulk of forearm
