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9 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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flex vertebral column 1 of 2
compresses abdominal wall (with rectus abdominus muscle) |
external oblique
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pulls ribs toward each other to elevate rib cage
(aids inspiration process) |
intercostals - external
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draws ribs together and depresses rib cage
(aids expiration process) |
intercostals - internal
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flex vertebral column 2 of 2
compresses abdominal wall (with rectus abdominus muscle) |
internal oblique
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extends arm (PM)
adducts arm |
latissimus dorsi
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elevates & adducts scapula
(with the trapezius muscle) |
levator scapulae
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flexes & roates lumber region of vertebral column
stabilizes pelvis when walking |
rectus abdominis
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protracts and holds scapula against chest wall
abducts & raises arm for horizontal arm movements (called the boxer's muscle) |
serratus anterior
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compresses abdominal contents
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transverse abdominis
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