Muscles of the torso
The functions of the torso muscles include:
• support/posture
• provide attachment points for the limbs
• aid in breathing
• protection of internal organs
Key to colors
Blue: Muscles that move the head
Green: Muscles that move the pectoral girdle
Red: Muscles of the abdominal wall
Purple: Muscles that move the arm
Black: Connective tissue
Is the Pectoralis major superficial or deep?
Superficial
How did the External oblique get its name?
Near the surface,
Fibers are on an angle to the midline
What 2 bones serve as the origin of the sternocleidomastoid?
Sternum and clavicle
What would be the muscle action of the levator scapulae?
Elevation of scapula
What does dorsi of Latissimus dorsi refer to?
Back side
Which is smaller the Teres major or the Teres minor?
Teres minor
How was the rhomboid muscle named?
For its diamond shape
How can you remember the supraspinatus is above the infraspinatus?
Supra=superior, Infra =inferior
Is the trapezius superficial or deep?
superficial
Click on the picture to watch a video that reviews important muscles of the torso.
Find the torso muscles on your body.
Word Bank: Deltoid, External oblique, Pectoralis major, Recutus abdominis, Serratus anterior, Sternocleidomastoid, Trapezius
Coloring- Anterior TorsoKeyBlue- move the headGreen- move pectoral girdlePurple move armRed-muscles of the abdominal wall
A SternoceidomastoidB TrapeziusC DeltoidD Pectoralis majorE Pectoralis minorF Serratus anteriorG External obliqueH Rectus abdominisI Tranversus abdominisJ Internal oblique
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