Trunk and Rib Cage Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the muscles of Inspiration?
A
-Diaphragm
-External intercostals
2
Q
What are the accessory muscles of inspiration?
A
-SCM
-Scalenes
-Pectoralis Minor
3
Q
What are the muscles of Expiration?
A
-Abdominals
-Internal intercostals
(Quadratus Laborum pulls ribs down)
4
Q
What is quiet breathing?
A
Passive, elastic recoil of lungs, rib cage, and diaphragm