Muscles of the Spine
The actions of the erector spinae group
Extension and ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints
This muscle is the most superficial in the posterior thorax.
Trapezius
Muscle of the trunk is known as the "six-pack" or "eight-pack" muscle.
Rectus Abdominus
What are the 2 muscles that make up the Pelvic Floor?
Levator Ani and Coccygeus
Circulation in the Abdomen ends with this blood vessel before traveling down the lower extremity.
Common Iliac Artery
The attachments of the quadratus lumborum
Twelfth rib and the transverse processes of L1–L4 to the posterior iliac crest
The only muscle that must contract for quiet, relaxed inspiration.
Diaphragm
A large fold of parietal peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach.
Greater Omentum
Which nerve innervates the majority of the pelvic floor?
Pudendal
The Thoracic nerves are also referred to as the ___________________________.
Dorsal Nerves
Provides innervation for the erector spinae group.
Spinal Nerves
These 2 muscles of the thorax will assist in pulling the trunk towards the arms during climbing movements.
Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi
The Fiber direction for the internal abdominal oblique.
Up and medial
Ischiocavernosus, bulbospongiosus, superficial transverse perineal muscle are all part of what muscle group?
Muscles of the superficial perineal space
What is the name of the artery and vein that enter and exit the renal hilum to supply the kidneys?
The Renal Artery and Vein
The three subgroups of the transversospinalis group
Semispinalis, multifidus, and rotatores
The muscle that is immediately deep to the rhomboids.
Serratus Posterior Superior
The largest gland in the body covering 65% of the subdiaphragmatic space.
The Liver
The actions of pyramidalis.
- Compresses the abdomen
- Supports the viscera
- Active in forced expiration
The vein that filters through the liver to end up in the capillaries from which blood is carried to the inferior vena cava via the hepatic veins.
The Portal Vein
A small muscle of the pelvis, often absent
Psoas Minor
The Muscle that attaches to the Internal surfaces of the sternum (the inferior 2/3), the xiphoid process, and the adjacent costal cartilages of ribs 4-7and assists in depression of ribs 2-6.
Transverus Thoracis
A big bag within the abdomen where all of our organs grow embryologically and is made up of 2 sheaths.
Peritoneum
Name the 3 muscles that make up Levator Ani.
Puborectalis
Pubococcygeus
Iliococcygeus
The Layman’s term for the celiac trunk.
Solar Plexus