Pelvic Cavity, Diaphragm, and Abdomen Flashcards
where is the ASIS located
anterior
it is the bony prominence that sticks out at the front of hip
what does the diaphragm do when it relaxes? is it on the inhale or exhale?
returns to dome shape
exhalation
what does the diaphragm do when it contracts? is it on the inhale or exhale?
it flattens out
inhalation
how does the pelvic floor move with the diaphragm
in unison and passively with breathing
where is the PSIS located
the dimples on your back
what does PSIS stand for
posterior superior iliac spine
what does ASIS stand for
anterior superior iliac spine
what are the 2 perineum triangles
urogenital triangle
anal triangle
muscles of the superficial urogenital triangle
ischiocavernosus
bulbospongiosus
superficial transverse perineal
external anal sphincter
3 muscles of the levator ani
puborectalis
pubococcygeus
iliococcygeus
what is the function of the levator ani
to support the organs in the pelvic inlet
what nerve innervates the pelvic floor muscles
pudendal nerve (S2-4)
what muscle attaches to the xyphoid process
diaphragm
what muscle attaches to the rib angle
iliocostalis
what muscle attaches to the rib external surface
serratus anterior
what ribs are true ribs
1-7
what ribs are false ribs
8-10
what ribs are floating ribs
11 + 12