Thorax, Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Diaphragm
A
Inspiration
2
Q
External Intercostals
A
elevate ribs during inhalation
3
Q
Internal Intercostal
A
depress ribs during forced exhalation
4
Q
Rectus Abdominis
A
flex vertebral column; compress abdomen
5
Q
External Obliques
A
flex, laterally flex, rotate vertebral column
6
Q
Internal Obliques
A
laterally flex, rotate vertebral column, compress abdomen
7
Q
Transverse Abdominis
A
compress abdomen
8
Q
Psoas Major
A
flex vertebral column, flex thigh