Abdomen, Shoulder, Postierior Trunk Flashcards
(50 cards)
What is the rectus abdominous?
Abs
What is the origin of the rectus abdominous?
Pubic synthesis
What is the insertion of the rectus abdominous?
Xiphoid process
Ribs 5,6,7
What is an action of the rectus abdominous?
Flexes and rotates lumbar region of spine
What is the origin of the external oblique?
Ribs 5- 12
What is the insertion of the external oblique?
Pubic crest
iliac crest
What is the action of the external oblique?
Compresses abdominal wall
Flexes spinal column
What is the origin of the internal oblique?
Iliac crest
Inguinal ligament
What is the insertion of the internal oblique?
Pubic crest
What is the action of the internal oblique
Flexor external column
Compresses abdominal wall
What letter do the external obliques look like? Are they more inner or outer?
The letter V
Outer
What do the internal obliques look like? Are they more inner or outer?
The letter A
Inner
Where is the transverse abdominous found?
Under the internal oblique
What is the insertion of the transverse abdominous?
Pubic crest
How are the abdominal muscles layered
External oblique
Rectus abdominous, Internal oblique
Transverse abdominous
What is the origin of the transverse abdominous?
Iliac crest
Costal cartilage 7-12
What is the origin of the trapezius
Occipital bone
Spinous process of Cervical 7- Thoracic 12
What is the insertion of the trapezius
Scapula spine
Acromion process
What is the action of the trapezius
Elevated and depressed scapula
What is the origin of the latissimus Dorsi
Spinous process Thoracic 7-12
Iliac crest
Ribs 9-12
What is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi
Intertubercular groove of humerus
What is the action of the latissimus dorsi
Extends and adducts arm
What is the origin of the levator scapula
Transverse process of cervical 1-4
What is the insertion of levator scapula
Medial border of scapula