Muscular Anatomy: Vertebrae & Abdomen

Muscular Anatomy:  Vertebrae & Abdomen

I). Vertebral Column
Erector Spinae Location Function O:  iliac crest and lumbar vertebrae I:  cervical & thoracic vertebrae Iliocostalis Longissimus Spinalis
II). Muscles of the Internal Thorax: Breathing
A). Intercostals: external Location Function: O rib above I:  rib below
B). Intercostals: internal Location Function: O: rib below I:  rib above
C). Diaphragm Location Function
III). Muscles of the Abdominal Wall
A). Rectus Abdominis Location Function O:  pubic crest (arch) I:  xiphoid process
B). External Oblique Location Function O:  lower ribs I:  linea alba & iliac crest
C). Internal Oblique Location Function O:  lumbar & iliac crest I:   pubic crest
D). Transverse Abdominis Location Function O:  lumbar & ribs I: linea alba
IV).  Muscles of the Pelvic Floor
A).  Pelvic Diaphragm function
B).  Urogenital Diaphragm function