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Everest Muscle Test
Everest Mod F Week 2 Muscle Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Diaphragm-origin | costal attachment: inner surface of lower 6 ribs lumbar attachment: upper 2 or 3 lumbar vertebrae sternal attachment: inner part of xiphoid process |
| Diaphragm-insertion | central tendon - a large aponeurosis |
| Diaphragm-action | inspiration (inhalation): diaphramic contractions increase volume of thoracic cavity |
| Diaphragm-nerve | phrenic nerve C3 – C5 |
| Serratus Posterior Superior-origin | spinous process of C7 – T3 |
| Serratus Posterior Superior-insertion | posterior surface of 2nd – 5th ribs |
| Serratus Posterior Superior-action | elevate ribs during inhalation |
| Serratus Posterior Superior-nerve | spinal nerves 1-4 or 2nd – 5th intercostal nerves |
| Serratus Posterior Inferior-origin | spinous process of T12 – L3 |
| Serratus Posterior Inferior-insertion | posterior surface of 9th – 12th ribs |
| Serratus Posterior Inferior-action | depress ribs during exhalation - expiration |
| Serratus Posterior Inferior-nerve | spinal nerves 9 – 12 |
| External Intercostals-origin | inferior border of superior rib 11 muscles total |
| External Intercostals-insertion | superior border of inferior rib |
| External Intercostals-action | assists with inhalation by drawing ribs superiorly may contribute to contralateral rotation |
| External Intercostals-nerve | intercostal nerves |
| Internal Intercostals-origin | inferior border of superior rib |
| Internal Intercostals-insertion | superior border of inferior rib |
| Internal Intercostals-action | assists with exhalation by drawing ribs inferiorly |
| Internal Intercostals-nerve | intercostal nerves |