Core Muscles Flashcards
0
Q
Internal oblique
A
Tenses abdominal wall and compresses abdominal contents
1
Q
External oblique
A
Tenses abdominal walk and compresses abdominal contents
2
Q
Transversus abdominis
A
Tenses abdominal wall and compresses abdominal contents
3
Q
Rectus abdominis
A
Tenses abdominal wall and compresses abdominal contents, also flexes vertebral column
4
Q
Levator ani
A
Supports pelvic viscera and provides sphincter-like action in anal canal and vagina
5
Q
External anal sphincter
A
Helps keep the anal canal closed
6
Q
Erector spinae group
A
Extend vertebral column
