Abdomen & Breathing Muscles /Actions Flashcards

1
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Rectus abdominis

A

Flexes vertebral column, compresses abdomen, stabilizes pelvis

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External oblique

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Together: compress abdomen, flex vertebral column; singly: laterally flex and rotate vertebral column

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Internal oblique

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Together: compress abdomen, flex vertebral column; singly: laterally flex and rotate vertebral column

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4
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Transversus abdominis

A

Compress abdomen

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5
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Diaphragm

A

Inspiration

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6
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External intercostals

A

Elevate ribs during inspiration

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7
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Internal intercostals

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Draw ribs together during forced expiration

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