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Action of Coccygeus

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Supports Pelvic Viscera

Draws Coccyx Forward

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Action of Diaphragm

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Elevates with expiration

Depresses with inspiration

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Action of External Oblique

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Compresses and supports viscera

Flexes Trunk

Rotates Trunk contralaterally

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Action of Iliocostalis Cervicis

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Bilaterally: Extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Iliocostalis Lumborum

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Bilaterally: extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Iliocostalis Thoracis

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Bilaterally: Extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Internal Oblique

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Compresses and supports viscera

Flexes Trunk

Rotates Trunk Ipsilaterally

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Action of Interspinales

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Assist with extension and rotation of vertebrae

Proprioception

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Action of Intertransversarii

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Assist with lateral bending of vertebral column

Stabilizes vertebral column

Proprioception

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Action of Levator Ani

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Supports Pelvic viscera

Resists Intra-abdominal pressure

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Action of Levatores Costarum

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Elevates ribs

Assists with inspiration and lateral bending of vertebrae

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Action of Longissimus Capitis

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Bilaterally: Extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Longissimus Cervicis

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Bilaterally: Extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Longissimus Thoracis

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Bilaterally: Extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Multifidus

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Stabilize vertebrae

Assists with local extension and contralateral rotation

Proprioception

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Action of Quadratus Lumborum

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Fixes 12th rib during respiration

Hikes Hip

Laterally flexes Trunk

Extends Trunk

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Action of Rectus Abdominis

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Flexes trunk

Compresses viscera

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Action of Rotatores

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Stabilize vertebrae

Assist with local extension and contralateral rotation

Proprioception

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Action of Semispinalis Capitis

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Extend Thorax

Rotate contralaterally

Stabilize vertebral column

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Action of Semispinalis Cervicis

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Extend Thorax

Rotate contralaterally

Stabilize vertebral column

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Action of Semispinalis Thoracis

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Extend Thorax

Rotate contralaterally

Stabilize vertebral column

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Action of Spinalis Capitis

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Bilaterally: Extends vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Spinalis Cervicis

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Bilaterally: Extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Spinalis Thoracis

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Bilaterally: Extend vertebral column and head

Unilaterally: Laterally bend vertebral column

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Action of Transverse Abdominis
Compresses and supports viscera
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Innervation of Coccygeus
Ventral Rami of S4-S5
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Innervation of Diaphragm
Phrenic Nerve (C3-C5)
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Innervation of External Oblique
Thoracoabdominal Nerve (T7-T12)
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Innervation of Iliocostalis Cervicis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Iliocostalis Lumborum
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Iliocostalis Thoracis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Internal Oblique
Thoracoabdominal Nerve (T7-T12)
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Innervation of Interspinales
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Intertransversarii
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Levator Ani
Ventral Rami of S3-S4 Perineal nerve of the pudendal nerve
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Innervation of Levatores Costarum
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Longissimus Capitis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Longissimus Cervicis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Longissimus Thoracis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Multifidus
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Quadratus Lumborum
Anterior Rami of T12-L4
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Innervation of Rectus Abdominis
Thoracoabdominal nerve (T7-T12)
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Innervation of Rotatores
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Semispinalis Capitis
Dorsal rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Semispinalis Cervicis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Semispinalis Thoracis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Spinalis Capitis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Spinalis Cervicis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Spinalis Thoracis
Dorsal Rami of respective spinal nerves
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Innervation of Transverse Abdominis
Thoracoabdominal nerve (T7-T12)
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Insertion of Coccygeus
Inferior sacrum Coccygeus
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Insertion of Diaphragm
Central Tendon
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Insertion of External Oblique
Linea Alba Pubic Tubercle Anterior Half of Iliac Crest
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Insertion of Iliocostalis Cervicis
Transverse processes of C4-C6
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Insertion of Iliocostalis Lumborum
Angles of ribs 7-12
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Insertion of Iliocostalis Thoracis
Angles of ribs 1-6, transverse process of C7
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Insertion of Internal Oblique
Inferior Borders of Ribs 10-12 Linea Alba Pecten Pubis
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Insertion of Interspinales
Inferior surfaces of spinous process of vertebrae superior to origin
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Insertion of Intertransversarii
Transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae
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Insertion of Levator Ani
Perineal Body Anococcygeal Ligament Walls of Prostate or Vagina Rectum Anal canal Coccyx
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Insertion of Levatores Costarum
Ribs between its tubercle and angle
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Insertion of Longissimus Capitis
Mastoid Process of Occipital Bone
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Insertion of Longissimus Cervicis
Transverse process of C2-C6
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Insertion of Longissimus Thoracis
Transverse Processes of T1-T12 Between angles and tubercles of ribs 3-12
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Insertion of Multifidus
Spinous processes of vertebrae spanning 2-4 segments up to C2
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Insertion of Quadratus Lumborum
Iliolumbar ligament Iliac Crest
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Insertion of Rectus Abdominis
Xiphoid process Costal Cartilages of ribs 5-7
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Insertion of Rotatores
Lamina and Transverse processes of vertebrae 1-2 segments above origin
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Insertion of Semispinalis Capitis
Between superior and inferior nuchal line of occipital bone
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Insertion of Semispinalis Cervicis
Spinous Processes of C2-C5
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Insertion of Semispinalis Thoracis
Spinous processes of C6-T4
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Insertion of Spinalis Capitis
Blends with Semispinalis Capitis at the occiput
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Insertion of Spinalis Cervicis
Spinous processes of C2-C4
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Insertion of Spinalis Thoracis
Spinous processes of T4-T8
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Insertion of Transverse Abdominis
Linea Alba Pubic Crest Pecten Pubis
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Origin of Coccygeus
Ischial spine Sacrospinous Ligament
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Origin of Diaphragm
Right crus L1-L4 Left crus L1-L3 Internal surface of Xiphoid Process Lower 6 ribs Costal Cartilages
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Origin of External Oblique
External surfaces of ribs 5-12
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Origin of Iliocostalis Cervicis
Angles of ribs 3-6
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Origin of Iliocostalis Lumborum
Middle crest of sacrum Iliac Crest Spinous process of T11-L5 Sacrotuberous and posterior SI ligament Thoracolumbar fascia
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Origin of Iliocostalis Thoracis
Angles of ribs 7-12
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Origin of Internal Oblique
Thoracolumbar fascia Anterior Two-Thirds of Iliac Crest Lateral Half of Inguinal Ligament
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Origin of Interspinales
Superior surfaces of spinous processes of cervical and lumbar vertebrae
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Origin of Intertransversarii
Transverse proceses of cervical and lumbar vertebrae
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Origin of Levator Ani
Inner aspect of pubic body Tendinous arch of obturator fascia Ischial Spine
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Origin of Levatores Costarum
Tips of transverse processes of C7, T1-T11
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Origin of Longissimus Capitis
Transverse Processes of T1-T5 Articular processes of C4-C7
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Origin of Longissimus Cervicis
Transverse Processes T1-T5
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Origin of Longissimus Thoracis
Transverse processes of L1-L5 Thoracolumbar Fascia
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Origin of Multifidus
Sacrum Ilium Mammillary processes of lumbar vertebrae Transverse processes of T1-T3 Articular processes of C4-C7
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Origin of Quadratus Lumborum
Medial half of the inferior border of the 12th ribs Transverse Processes of L1-L5
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Origin of Rectus Abdominis
Pubic Symphysis Pubic Crest
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Origin of Rotatores
Transverse processes of vertebrae
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Origin of Semispinalis Capitis
Articular processes of C4-C7 Transverse processes of C7 and T1-T7
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Origin of Semispinalis Cervicis
Transverse proceeses of T1-T6
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Origin of Semispinalis Thoracis
Transverse processes of T6-T10
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Origin of Spinalis Capitis
Blends with Semispinalis Capitis
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Origin of Spinalis Cervicis
Ligamentum Nuchae Spinous processes of C7-T2
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Origin of Spinalis Thoracis
Spinous process of T11 and T12
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Origin of Transverse Abdominis
Internal surface of costal cartilages 7-12 Tharcolumbar Fascia Iliac Crest Lateral Third of Inguinal Ligament

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