Muscles of vertebral column and rib cage and sternum Flashcards
1
Q
External abdominal oblique
A
flexes vertebral column/ abdominal press
2
Q
Internal abdominal oblique
A
flexes vertebral column/ abdominal press
3
Q
Transversus abdominus
A
flexes vertebral column/ abdominal press
4
Q
What is part of the hypaxial group?
A
External/ internal abdominal oblique, transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis
5
Q
What is part of the epaxial group?
A
longissimus, lliocostalis, & transversospinalis system
6
Q
internal intercostal muscles
A
contracts & rotates ribs backwards which decreases thorax size and pushes air out of lungs (expiration)
7
Q
external intercostal muscles
A
when contract they rotate ribs upward & forward to increase thoracic cavity size & air is drawn into lungs (inspiration)
