1. The Muscular System Part B
Chapter 10
The Muscular System Part B

2. Muscles of the Thorax Muscles of respiration
External intercostals—more superficial muscles that elevate ribs for inspiration
Internal intercostals—deeper muscles that aid forced expiration
Diaphragm
Partition between thoracic and abdominal cavities
Most important muscle in inspiration
Innervated by phrenic nerves

4. Xiphoid process of sternum Foramen for inferior vena cava Foramen for
esophagus
Costal cartilage
Central
tendon of
diaphragm
Diaphragm
Foramen
for aorta
Lumbar
vertebra
12th rib
Quadratus
lumborum
(b)
Psoas major
Figure 10.10b

5. Muscles of the Abdominal Wall
Four paired muscles; their fasciae and aponeuroses form the lateral and anterior abdominal wall
Internal obliques
External obliques
Transversus abdominis
Rectus abdominis

6. Transversus abdominis
Pectoralis major
Serratus anterior
Linea alba
Tendinous
intersection
Transversus abdominis
Internal oblique
Rectus
abdominis
External oblique
Aponeurosis of the
external oblique
Inguinal ligament
(formed by free
inferior border of
the external oblique
aponeurosis)
(a)
Figure 10.11a

7. Muscles of the Abdominal Wall
Fascicles of these muscles run at angles to one another, providing added strength
All are innervated by intercostal nerves
Actions of these muscles
Lateral flexion and rotation of the trunk
Help promote urination, defecation, childbirth, vomiting, coughing, and screaming

8. Rectus abdominis Internal External oblique oblique Lumbar fascia
IIiac crest
Pubic
tubercle
Lumbar
fascia
Transversus
abdominis
Inguinal
ligament
(b)
Figure 10.11b

9. Superficial Muscles of the Thorax
Most are extrinsic shoulder muscles
Act in combination to fix the shoulder girdle (mostly the scapula) and move it to increase range of arm movements
Actions include elevation, depression, rotation, lateral and medial movements, protraction, and retraction
Two groups of muscles: anterior and posterior

10. Superficial Muscles of the Thorax
Anterior extrinsic shoulder muscles
Pectoralis minor
Serratus anterior
Subclavius
(Pectoralis major considered later with muscles that act on the humerus)

11. Sternocleido- mastoid Subclavius Clavicle Subscapularis Deltoid
Pectoralis minor
Pectoralis
major
Coracobrachialis
Sternum
Serratus anterior
Biceps brachii
Humerus
(a)
Figure 10.13a

12. Superficial Muscles of the Posterior Thorax
Posterior extrinsic shoulder muscles
Trapezius
Levator scpulae
Rhomboids (major and minor)
(Latissimus dorsi considered later with muscles that act on the humerus)

13. Levator scapulae Trapezius Supraspinatus Clavicle Deltoid Spine of
Rhomboid
minor
Infraspinatus
Rhomboid
major
Teres minor
Teres major
Humerus
Latissimus
dorsi
(c)
Figure 10.13c