Muscle Lab Test

Major Muscle locations and actions 

64 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

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