Abdominal muscles

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Rectus abdominis

Compress/flex abdomen, insertion- ribs/xiphoid process, origin- pubic synthesis

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External oblique

Fibers run down, rotates vertebral column/flex abdomen, insertion- linea alba, origin-ribs

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Internal oblique

Fibers run up, rotates veterbral column, insertion- linea alba, origin- ribs

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Transverse abdominis

Flex the abdomen, insertion- aponeurois, origin- illic crest

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Pectoralis minor

Pulls scapula anteriorly, insertion- scapula, origin- ribs

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External intercostals

Elevate rib cage, insertion- superior border of ribs, origin- inferior border of ribs

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Internal intercostals

Depresses rib cage, insertion- central tendon, origin-superior boarder

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Diaphragm

Breathing, increase or decrease size of thoracic cavity, insertion- centeral tendon, origin-lumbar vertebrae

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Serratus Anterior

Saw toothed muscle that abducts the scapula

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Deltoid

Triangle Shaped muscle that moves the arm