Oblique and Rectus Flashcards
External intercostals
O;inferior border of each rib
I;superior border of more inferior rib
A;elevate ribs
Internal intercostals
O;superior border of each rib
I;inferior border of preceding rib
A;depress ribs
Transversus thoracis
O;posterior surface of sternum
I;cartilages of ribs
A;depress ribs
Serratus posterior(superior)
O;ligamentum nuchae
I;superior borders of ribs
A;elevates ribs
Serratus posterior(inferior)
O;aponeurosis
I;inferior border of ribs
A;pulls ribs inferiorly
External oblique
O;external and inferior borders of ribs
I;linea alba and iliac crest
A;compresses abdomen
Internal Oblique
O;thoracoulumbar fasica
I;inferior ribs
A;compresses abdomen
Trasnversus abdominis
O;cartilages of ribs
I;pubis
A;compress abdomen
Rectus Abdominis
O;superior surface of pubis
I;inferior surfaces of costal cartilages
A;compresses abdomen
