Post-Midterm Muscles Flashcards
What is the origin of the rectus abdominis?
pubic crest, public symphysis of pubis
What is the insertion of the rectus abdominis?
cartilages of fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs and xiphoid process
What are the actions of the rectus abdominis?
flexion of trunk, posterior pelvic tilt, compression of abdominal contents
What nerve innervates the rectus abdominis
intercostal nerves (ventral rami)
what is the origin of the external oblique
anterior portion of iliac crest, pubic bone and abdominal aponeurosis
What is the insertion of the external oblique
lower eight ribs
what are the actions of the external oblique
Unilateral: contralateral rotation of trunk, lateral flexion of trunk; Bilateral: flexion of trunk, posterior pelvic tilt, compression of abdominal contents
What nerve innervates external oblique
intercostal nerves
What is the origin of internal oblique
anterior portion of iliac crest, inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia
what is the insertion of the internal oblique
last 3 ribs, abdominal aponeurosis
what are the actions of the internal oblique
Unilateral: ispilateral rotation of trunk,lateral flexion of trunk; Bilateral: flexion of trunk, posterior pelvic tilt, compression of abdominal contents
what nerve innervates the internal oblique
intercostal nerves
what is the origin of the transversus abdominis
iliac crest, inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia and lower coastal cartilages
What is the Insertion of transversus in abdominis
abdominal aponeurosis
what are the actions of transversus abdominis
compression of abdominopelvic contents
What nerves innervate the transversus abdominis
intercostal nerves
what is the origin of the erector spinae group
pelvis
what is the insertion of the erector spinae group
spine, rib cage, and mastoid process
What are the functions of the erector spinae
Extension of trunk, ispilateral rotation of the trunk, lateral flexion of the trunk, anterior pelvic tilt
what is the innervation of the erector spinae group
dorsal rami of the corresponding level