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diaphragm
expand thoratic cavity, inferiorly compress abdominal viscera
external intercostals
elevate and protect ribs
internal intercostals
depress and retract ribs (in forced expiration)
transfersus thoracis
depress ribs
serratus posterior superior
elevate ribs
serratus posterior inferior
depress ribs
longissimus dorsi (of erector spinae)
extend, laterally flex trunk
quadratus lumborum
extend, laterally flex trunk
rectus abdomnins
flex trunk
external oblique
superiorly compress abdominal contents in forced expiration, contralateral rotation of waist
internal oblique
superiorly compress abdominal contents in forced experation, ipsilateral rotation of waist
transverse abdominis
superiorly compress abdominal contents in forced expiration