Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

HC1216 - Anatomy, Biomechanics and Human Movement > Trunk flexors (abdominals) > Flashcards

Trunk flexors (abdominals) Flashcards

1
Q

name the trunk flexors

A

Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Transversus Abdominis.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Rectus Abdominis origin

A

symphysis pubis
pubic crest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Rectus Abdominis insertion

A

xiphoid process
costal cartilages of 5th, 6th, & 7th ribs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Rectus Abdominis nerve supply

A

ant. primary rami of lower 6/7 thoracic nerves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Rectus Abdominis action

A

flexion & lateral flexion of the trunk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Rectus Abdominis function

A

sit ups

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

External Oblique origin

A

outer borders of lower 8 ribs & their costal cartilages

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

External Oblique insertion

A

outer lip of ant. 2/3rds of iliac crest - forms and aponeurosis that fuses with the one form the other side @ linear alba
inguinal ligament: lower free border between ant. sup. iliac spine & pubic tubercle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

External Oblique nerve supply

A

lower 6/7 thoracic nerves & 1st lumbar nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

External Oblique action

A

trunk flexion, lateral flexion & rotation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

External Oblique function

A

sit ups

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

internal oblique origin

A

lat. 2/3rds of inguinal lig
ant. 2/3rds iliac crest
thoracolumbar fascia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

internal oblique inserion

A

inf. broder of lower 4 ribs
aponeurotic sheet that fuses with one from opposite side @ linear alba
conjoint tendon: muscle arising from inguinal lig blends with transversus abdominis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

internal oblique nerve supply

A

lower 6/7 thoracic nerves & 1st lumbar

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

internal oblique action

A

trunk flexion, lateral flexion & rotation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

internal oblique function

A

sit ups

17
Q

Transversus Abdominis origin

A

lat 1/3rd of inguinal lig
ant 2/3rds inner lip of iliac crest
thoracolumbar fascia
inner surfaces of lower 6 ribs & their costal cartilages

18
Q

Transversus Abdominis insertion

A

forms aponeurotic sheet: fuses with that of internal oblique & reaches linear alba

19
Q

Transversus Abdominis nerve supply

A

lower 6/7 thoracic nerve & 1st lumbar

20
Q

Transversus Abdominis action

A

trunk flexion, lateral flexion & rotation

21
Q

Transversus Abdominis function

A

sit ups

HC1216 - Anatomy, Biomechanics and Human Movement (72 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions