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Front Trunk Muscles
Muscles of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| External Abdominal Oblique | Origin: ribs 5-12; Insertion: linea alba, iliac crest, pubis; Action: compresses abdominal wall, laterally rotates trunk |
| Internal Abdominal Oblique | Origin: inguinal ligament, iliac crest; Insertion: linea alba, ribs 10-12; Action: compresses abdominal wall, laterally rotates trunk |
| Transvers Abdominal | Origin: inguinal ligament, iliac crest, ribs 7-12; Insertion: linea alba, crest of pubis; Action: compresses abdominal wall, laterally rotate trunk |
| Rectus Abdominis | Origin: crest of pubis, symphysis pubis; Insertion: cartilages of ribs 5-7, xiphoid process; Action: flexes vertebral column, compresses abdominal wall |
| Serratus Anterior | Origin: ribs 1-8; Insertion: vertebral border and inferior angle of scapula; Action: abducts scapula (moves scapula away from spinal column) |
| External Intercostals | Origin: inferior border of a rib; Insertion: superior border of rib below; Action: elevates ribs (increases volume in thorax) |
| Internal Intercostals | Origin: inferior border of a rib; Insertion: superior border of rib below; Action: depresses ribs (decreases volume in thorax) |
| Diaphragm | Origin: xiphoid process, lower ribs, upper lumbar vertebrae; Insertion: central tendon; Action: inspiration (contraction), expiration (relaxation) |