Trunk Muscle Actions

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Last updated 10:35 PM on 8/20/26
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Anterior Scalene

Flexion of the cervical spine, lateral flexion of cervical spine, assist with contralateral rotation of cervical spine

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Middle Scalene

Flexion of cervical spine, lateral flexion, contralateral flexion

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Posterior Scalene

Lateral flexion of cervical spine, assist with elevation of second rib

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Sternocleidomastoid

Opposite site rotation of the head, extension of head, flexion of cervical spine

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External intercostals

Pull the ribs up and out = INSPIRATION

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Internal intercostals

Pull ribs down and inward = EXHALATION

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Rectus Abdominus

Flex trunk, posterior tilt of pelvis, compress abdomen

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External abdominal oblique

Trunk rotation to opposite side, trunk flexion

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Internal abdominal oblique

Trunk rotation to the same side, trunk flexion

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Transverse Abdominus

Controls and tensions lumbo-thoracic abdomina fascia

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Quadratus Lumborum

Spine wxtension and lateral flexion to the same side / elevation of pelvis