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External obliques include what ribs?
The external oblique muscles originate from the fifth to the twelfth ribs. They are situated on the sides of the abdomen and play a crucial role in trunk rotation and lateral flexion. The fibers of these muscles run diagonally downward and medially, contributing to the overall structure and function of the abdominal wall.
Name the muscles that raise and lower the ribs in a fetal pig?
The external intercostal muscles raise the ribs during inhalation, while the internal intercostal muscles lower the ribs during exhalation in a fetal pig.
Do interchondral external intercostals exist?
No, interchondral external intercostals do not exist. The external intercostal muscles are located between adjacent ribs and are involved in respiratory movements. However, there is no specific structure known as interchondral external intercostals.
How many external intercostal muscles are there?
There are 11 pairs of external intercostal muscles in humans. These muscles are located between the ribs and are involved in expanding the chest cavity during inhalation.
How is the structure of the ribs related to there function?
The structure of the ribs, with their curved shape and articulation with the spine and sternum, helps to protect vital organs like the heart and lungs from external forces. The flexibility of the ribs allows for expansion of the chest cavity during breathing, facilitating the inhalation and exhalation of air.
What direction do the muscle fibers of the external oblique run?
The external abdominal obliques are on both sides of your torso. They run diagonally from external surfaces of ribs 5-12 (origin) to the anterior illiac crest and abdominal aponeurosis (insertion).
External obliques include what ribs?
The external oblique muscles originate from the fifth to the twelfth ribs. They are situated on the sides of the abdomen and play a crucial role in trunk rotation and lateral flexion. The fibers of these muscles run diagonally downward and medially, contributing to the overall structure and function of the abdominal wall.
What are the main functions of obliques is it your heart?
the main function of obliques is to help protect the heart as well as the ribs.
Where is the obliques?
Around your rib cage. They are accessory muscles of inspiration and join ribs together diagonally
Where is the obliques located?
Around your rib cage. They are accessory muscles of inspiration and join ribs together diagonally
Small inspiratory muscle between the ribs elevate the ribs?
External intercostal
Which muscle performs protraction of the ribs?
I believe it is the External Intercostals that are responsible for protraction of the ribs.
Do crabs have ribs?
No. Crabs do not have an internal skeleton (endoskeleton). They have only an external skeleton (exoskeleton) that does not have any ribs.
What is the origin of the pectoralis minor?
Ribs 3-5
Name the muscles that raise and lower the ribs in a fetal pig?
The external intercostal muscles raise the ribs during inhalation, while the internal intercostal muscles lower the ribs during exhalation in a fetal pig.
What feature of the thorax protects the lungs from external damage?
The ribs.the ribs
Which muscle will depress the scapula or elevate the ribs?
The pectoralis minor originates on the third to the fifth ribs (and elevates ribs). It depresses the scapula (and elevates ribs).
