Abdominal Muscles Word Scramble
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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 |
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