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Mucles of Trunk
Movement and Location
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Anatomy
12th Grade
02/17/2010

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Term
Rhombiod
Definition
L:back of scapula connected to vertebrae
A:retract the scapula towards the vertebral column
Term
Latissimus Dorsi(The Lats)
Definition
L: posteri or to the arm, and partly covered by the trapezius on its median dorsal region.
A: medial rotation of back
Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition
L: fleshy slips from the outer surface of upper 8 or 9 ribs
A: protracts and stabilizes scapula, assists in upward rotation.
Term
The Erector Spine (Spinae) Group
Definition
Longissimus, Spinalis, Ilocostalis
L: Spinous processes of T9-T12 thoracic vertebrea
A: extends the vertebral column
Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition
L: chest
A: lifting a child, flapping the arms, arm-wrestling, taking a deep breath
Term
Intercostals
Definition
L: ribs 1-11
A: Elevation ad depresion of ribs (breathing)
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
L: Abs
A: flexion of trunk/lumbar vertebrae
Term
Eternal abdominal oblique
Definition
L: lateral anterior abdomen
A: rotates torso
Term
Internal Abdominal Oblique
Definition
L: underneath the external oblique and just above the transverse abdominis
A: assist in exhalation, contraction rotates and side-bends the trunk
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
L: bottom of the rib cage, separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
A: inhalation
Term
Transverse Abdominis
Definition
L: deep to the internal oblique muscle
A: compresses abdomen
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