Abdominal Muscles

Hide All  Show All  Shuffle    Help   Muscle Origin Insertion Action Rectus Abdominis   pubic symphysis   cartilege of ribs and xiphoid process   flexes vertebral column, compresses abdomen   External Oblique   ribs   iliac crest   flex and rotate vertebral column, compresses abdomen   Internal Oblique   iliac crest   ribs   flex and rotate vertebral column, compresses abdomen   Transverse Oblique   iliac crest   xiphoid process, linea alba, pubis   Compresses abdomen   Diaphragm   xiphoid process, inferior six ribs, lumbar vertebrae   central tendon   inhalation and exhalation   External Intercostals   inferior border of rib above   superior border of rib below   elevate ribs   Internal Intercostals   superior border of rib below   inferior border of rib above   draws ribs together   Hide All  Show All  Shuffle Notes Flashcards StudyStack Study Table Matching Hangman Crossword Unscramble Type In Bug Match Targets Export Print Edit Email Hmm...