this muscle is the strongest muscle in the body tat aids in chewing or mastication
masseter
this muscles main action is flexion of the trunk and is the muscke we work out to try and get that "6pack"
rectus abdominis
this bone is the bone that allows swallowing and speech
hyoid bone
Which of the four abdominal muscles have fibers that run straight up and down
Rectus Abdominis
when a client is lying in a prone position where does the therapist put the bolster?
under the ankles
what muscle is is the most deepest layer in the abdominals?
transversus abdominis
this muscle is crucial for breathing by contracting and expanding the lung volume?
Diaphragm
this bone is the smaller of the two bones located in the anterior of the lower leg the "Crus"
fibula
The most lateral part of the erector spinae connecting the ilium to the ribs is the
Iliocostalis
what is the main benefit of massage therapy?
increase in circulation
this muscle lays deep in the glutes that lies directly over the sciatic nerve
piriformis
this musckle is also known as the "kissing muscle"
Orbicularis Oris
these two bones are located in the beginning of cervical spine, they allow the head to turn lft and right aidin in the "no" response
C1 and C2
Atlis and Axis
What connects the ribs and the sternum?
costal cartilages
what muscle is known to help elevate the shoulders?
levator scapula
these 2 muscles aid in rotation of the spin and lateral flexion
interior and exterior obliques
this muscle is the largest muscle in the nasl group
Nasalis
this muscle is known to aid in holing the cheek to the teeth during chewing
Buccinator
The lateral muscle of the lumbar area that connects the 12th rib and the iliac crest is the
QL
What does "OTZ" stand for
optimal therapy zone
small muscle in the face that's responsible for frowning:
corrugator supercilii
this muscle aid in closing the eyelids
orbicularis oculi
this is the process where the SCM attaches on the temporal bone
mastoid process
The action of the internal oblique is
rotation to the same side
The five basic strokes of massage therapy are