The Soft Tissue Release Handbook by Mary Sanderson

Author:Mary Sanderson [Sanderson, Mary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-58394-670-1
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2014-01-20T16:00:00+00:00

Rib Cage Motion

A discussion of the motion of the thoracic spine would not be complete without mentioning movement of the rib cage. The ribs connect to the thoracic vertebrae by synovial joints on the vertebral body and the transverse processes, and then all but the last two extend around to connect at the front via costal cartilages and the sternum.

The key motions of the rib cage associated with breathing are termed ‘pump action’ and ‘bucket handle’, both of which are hinge-type motions. Bucket handle motion represents movement in the frontal plane, whereas pump action motion is in the sagittal plane.

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