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External oblique
Compresses abdomen; laterally flexes and rotates vertebral column
Internal intercostals
Draws the ribs together and depresses rib cage
Internal oblique
Compresses abdomen; laterally flexes and rotates vertebral column
Rectus abdominis
Compresses abdominal cavity and flexes vertebral column
Transversus abdominis
Constricts abdomen and supports abdominal viscera
External intercostals
Elevates the rib cage
Pectoralis minor
Elevates 3rd-5th ribs during forced inspiration
Diaphragm
Flattens on contraction increasing the volume of thorax during inspiration
Transversus abdominis
Constricts abdomen and supports abdominal viscera
Quadratus lumborum
Flexes lumbar region of vertebral column laterally to the same side; stabilizes and extends the lumbar vertebrae
Longissimus group of erector spinae
Extends and laterally flexes vertebral column
External oblique
Compresses abdomen; laterally flexes and rotates vertebral column
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