Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Diaphragm
A
O: xiphoid process, ribs, lumbar vertebrae
I: central tendon
A: inspiration
N: phrenic nerves (C3, C4, C5)
2
Q
External Intercostal Muscles
A
O: Rib Above
I: Rib below
A: elevate ribs during inspiration
N: intercostal nerve (T2 -T6)
3
Q
Internal Intercostal Muscles
A
O: Rib Below
I: Rib Above
A: depress ribs during expiration
N: Intercostal nerve (T2- T6)
4
Q
Inspiration Accessory Muscles
A
Deep inspiration: scalenes, SCM, levator costarum, serratus posterior/superior, pectoralis minor
Forced inspiration:
Levator scapulae, upper trapezius, rhomboids
5
Q
Expiration Accessory Muscles
A
Rectus abdominis, external/internal oblique, transverse abdominis, QL, serratus posterior/superior