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What is the primary function of the diaphragm muscle?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm muscle?
Which muscle is primarily involved in opposing the actions of the prime mover?
Which muscle is primarily involved in opposing the actions of the prime mover?
Which structure plays a crucial role in stabilizing the core?
Which structure plays a crucial role in stabilizing the core?
What is the role of the rotators in relation to the spinal column?
What is the role of the rotators in relation to the spinal column?
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Which of the following muscles is part of the rotator cuff?
Which of the following muscles is part of the rotator cuff?
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Study Notes
Muscles of the Thorax, Abdomen, Pectoral Girdle, and Shoulder
- Prime Mover/Agonist: Muscle responsible for the desired action
- Antagonist: Muscle with the opposite action to the prime mover
- Diaphragm: Dome-shaped muscle, key for inspiration, separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities
- Serratus Posterior Superior: Thin, quadrilateral muscle in the upper back
- Intersections of Tendon: Regions dividing the rectus abdominis
- Linea Alba: Fibrous band of tissue, midline of the abdomen
- Transversus Abdominis: Deepest abdominal muscle, part of the "corset" muscle group
- Erector Spinae Muscles: Group of muscles along the spine, crucial for posture and movement support
- Rotators: Spinal column extensors and rotators
- Interspinales: Muscles passing along the spinous processes
- Clavicle: S-shaped bone with convex and concave curves
- Scapula: Large, flattened triangular bone
- Acromion Process: Enlarged projection forming the point of the shoulder
- Platysma: Broad, sheet-like muscle controlling facial expressions
- Deltoid: Prominent shoulder muscle, with a fleshy mass
- Teres Minor: Narrow muscle within the rotator cuff
- Pectoralis Minor: Thin, flat muscle with a fan shape, an extrinsic shoulder muscle
- Labrum (of the shoulder): Found within the glenoid socket
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa sac
- Sternoclavicular Joint
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Glenoid Fossa
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Test your knowledge on the muscles of the thorax, abdomen, pectoral girdle, and shoulder. This quiz covers key concepts such as prime movers, antagonists, and specific muscles like the diaphragm and transversus abdominis. Ensure you understand the functional roles and anatomical relationships of these critical muscles.
