Trunk Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Responsible for keeping the back straight and the body erect
A
Erector spinae
2
Q
Responsible for several movements of the vertebral column
A
Deep back muscles
3
Q
Elevate the ribs during inspiration
A
External intercostals
4
Q
Depress the ribs during forced expiration
A
Internal intercostals
5
Q
Tendinous area of the abdominal wall
A
Linea alba
6
Q
Cross the rectus abdominus at three or more locations, causing the abdominal wall of a lean, wel muscled person to appear segmented
A
Tendinous intersections
7
Q
Is a ring of bone w/ an inferior opening
Anus and the openings of the urinary tract and reproductive tract penetrate
A
Pelvis
8
Q
Aka pelvic diaphragm
Formed by the levator ani
A
Pelvic floor
9
Q
Contains a number of muscles associated w/ the male and female reproductive structures
A
Perinuem
