MUSCLES OF THE TORSO

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Muscles of the torso

The functions of the torso muscles include:

• support/posture

• provide attachment points for the limbs

• aid in breathing

• protection of internal organs

Key to colors

Blue: Muscles that move the head

Green: Muscles that move the pectoral girdle

Red: Muscles of the abdominal wall

Purple: Muscles that move the arm

Black: Connective tissue

Anterior torso muscles

Is the Pectoralis major superficial or deep?

Superficial

How did the External oblique get its name?

Near the surface,

Fibers are on an angle to the midline

What 2 bones serve as the origin of the sternocleidomastoid?

Sternum and clavicle

Posterior torso muscles

*Rotator cuff muscles(subscapularis not pictured)

What would be the muscle action of the levator scapulae?

Elevation of scapula

What does dorsi of Latissimus dorsi refer to?

Back side

Which is smaller the Teres major or the Teres minor?

Teres minor

How was the rhomboid muscle named?

For its diamond shape

How can you remember the supraspinatus is above the infraspinatus?

Supra=superior, Infra =inferior

Is the trapezius superficial or deep?

superficial

Click on the picture to watch a video that reviews important muscles of the torso.

Find the torso muscles on your body.

Word Bank: Deltoid, External oblique, Pectoralis major, Recutus abdominis, Serratus anterior, Sternocleidomastoid, Trapezius

Word Bank: Deltoid, External oblique, Latissimus dorsi, Infraspinatus, Teres major, Trapezius

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Inner Body Muscles

Reviews found on the web-site.

Coloring- Anterior TorsoKeyBlue- move the headGreen- move pectoral girdlePurple move armRed-muscles of the abdominal wall

A SternoceidomastoidB TrapeziusC DeltoidD Pectoralis majorE Pectoralis minorF Serratus anteriorG External obliqueH Rectus abdominisI Tranversus abdominisJ Internal oblique

Coloring- Posterior Torso

A SternocleidomastoidB TrapeziusC DeltoidD SupraspinatusE InfraspinatusF Teres minorG Teres majorH Rhomboid majorI Rhomboid minorJ Levator scapulaeK Latissimus dorsiL External obliqueM Serratus anterior