Front | Back |
Trunk Movements-
Erector Spinae (3) |
Extends the vertebral column-
rotates the vertebral column- laterally flexes the vertebral column |
Trunk Movements-
Rectus abdominis (2) |
Flexes the vertebral column-
compresses the abdomen |
Trunk Movements-
external abdominal oblique (4)- internal abdominal oblique (4) |
Flexes the vertebral column-
rotates the vertebral column- laterally flexes the vertebral column- compresses the abdomen |
Trunk Movements-
Transversus abdominis (4) |
Compresses the abdomen
|
Respiratory and Pelvic Floor Muscles -
external intercostals (2) |
Raise ribs-
increase thoracic volume |
Respiratory and Pelvic Floor Muscles-
internal intercostals (1) |
Lower ribs
|
Respiratory and Pelvic Floor Muscles-
diaphragm (2) |
Raise ribs-
increase thoracic volume |
Respiratory and Pelvic Floor Muscles-
abdomnial muscles relax (1) |
Increase thoracic volume
|
Respiratory and Pelvic Floor Muscles-
pelvic floor muscles (2) |
Support pelvic organs -
voluntary control of urination and defecation |
Scapula Movements-
trapezius (4) |
Elevates scapula -
depresses scapula- retracts or fixes the scapula- rotates the scapula upward |
Scapula Movements-
Rhomboideus Major (2) |
Retracts or fixes the scapula-
rotates the scapula downward |
Scapula Movements-
Rhomboideus Minor (2) |
Retracts or fixes the scapula-
rotates the scapula downward |
Scapula Movements-
levator scapulae (1) |
Elevates the scapula
|
Scapula Movements-
serratus anterior (2) |
Protracts scapula-
rotates the scapula upward |
Scapula Movements-
Pectoralis minor (2) |
Depresses the scapula-
protracts the scapula |