respiratory Flashcards
diaphragm
enlarge vertical dimension of the thorax; depress central tendon
serratus posterior superior
elevate ribcage
levator costarum brevis
elevates ribcage
levator costarum longis
elevates ribcage
external intercostals
elevates ribcage
levator scapulae
elevates scapula, supports neck
rhomboideus major and minor
stabalize shoulder girdle
internal intercostal
depress ribs 1-11
inner most intercostal
depress ribs 1-11
transversus thoracics
depress ribs 2-6
latissimus dorsi
stabalize posterior abdominal wall for expiration
rectus abdominis
flexes vertabral column
transversus abdominis
compress abdomen
internal oblique abdominis
compress abdomen; flex and rotate trunk
quadratus lumborum
support abdomen; compression through bilateral contraction; when flexes abdomen wall