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Which group of muscles in the back specifically act on the vertebral column and maintain posture?
Which group of muscles in the back specifically act on the vertebral column and maintain posture?
- Intrinsic back muscles (correct)
- Superficial back muscles
- Extrinsic back muscles
- Intermediate back muscles
Which nerve supplies the motor fibers of the trapezius muscle?
Which nerve supplies the motor fibers of the trapezius muscle?
- Spinal accessory nerve
- Cranial nerve XI (correct)
- Cervical nerves
- Cranial nerve I
Which muscles in the back connect the axial skeleton with the superior appendicular skeleton and produce limb movements?
Which muscles in the back connect the axial skeleton with the superior appendicular skeleton and produce limb movements?
- Intermediate back muscles
- Superficial back muscles
- Extrinsic back muscles (correct)
- Intrinsic back muscles
Which muscles in the back are commonly designated as superficial respiratory muscles?
Which muscles in the back are commonly designated as superficial respiratory muscles?
Which muscles in the back are more likely proprioceptive rather than motor in function?
Which muscles in the back are more likely proprioceptive rather than motor in function?
Which muscles in the back lie deep to the rhomboid muscles?
Which muscles in the back lie deep to the rhomboid muscles?
Which muscles in the back lie deep to the latissimus dorsi?
Which muscles in the back lie deep to the latissimus dorsi?
Which muscles in the back receive their nerve supply from the anterior rami of cervical nerves and act on the upper limb?
Which muscles in the back receive their nerve supply from the anterior rami of cervical nerves and act on the upper limb?
Which muscles connect the spinous processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscles connect the spinous processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscles stabilize and laterally flex the vertebral column?
Which muscles stabilize and laterally flex the vertebral column?
Which muscles assist with respiration and elevate the ribs?
Which muscles assist with respiration and elevate the ribs?
Which muscles are deep to the posterior cervical region and superior to the trapezius muscle?
Which muscles are deep to the posterior cervical region and superior to the trapezius muscle?
What is the primary action of the suboccipital muscles?
What is the primary action of the suboccipital muscles?
Which muscles are innervated by the posterior ramus of C1?
Which muscles are innervated by the posterior ramus of C1?
Which muscles are part of the superficial group of the anterior neck muscles?
Which muscles are part of the superficial group of the anterior neck muscles?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the lower neck?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the lower neck?
Which muscle is innervated by the spinal accessory nerve?
Which muscle is innervated by the spinal accessory nerve?
Which muscles are part of the deep group of the anterior neck muscles?
Which muscles are part of the deep group of the anterior neck muscles?
Which layer of the deep back muscles consists of the Erector Spinae group?
Which layer of the deep back muscles consists of the Erector Spinae group?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which muscle group mainly originates from the transverse processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscle group mainly originates from the transverse processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscle is the superficial member of the transversospinalis group?
Which muscle is the superficial member of the transversospinalis group?
Which layer of the deep back muscles is responsible for stabilization of the vertebral column?
Which layer of the deep back muscles is responsible for stabilization of the vertebral column?
Which muscle is best developed in the thoracic region?
Which muscle is best developed in the thoracic region?
Which layer of the deep back muscles forms a thin covering over the intrinsic back muscles in the thoracic region?
Which layer of the deep back muscles forms a thin covering over the intrinsic back muscles in the thoracic region?
Which muscle group lies in a 'groove' on each side of the vertebral column between the spinous processes and the angles of the ribs?
Which muscle group lies in a 'groove' on each side of the vertebral column between the spinous processes and the angles of the ribs?
Which muscle group is responsible for contralateral rotation?
Which muscle group is responsible for contralateral rotation?
Which muscle group is enclosed by the thoracolumbar fascia?
Which muscle group is enclosed by the thoracolumbar fascia?
Which muscle group in the back specifically acts on the vertebral column and maintains posture?
Which muscle group in the back specifically acts on the vertebral column and maintains posture?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which nerve supplies the trapezius muscle?
Which nerve supplies the trapezius muscle?
Which muscle group lies in a 'groove' on each side of the vertebral column between the spinous processes and the angles of the ribs?
Which muscle group lies in a 'groove' on each side of the vertebral column between the spinous processes and the angles of the ribs?
Which muscle is best developed in the thoracic region?
Which muscle is best developed in the thoracic region?
Which layer of the deep back muscles is responsible for stabilization of the vertebral column?
Which layer of the deep back muscles is responsible for stabilization of the vertebral column?
Which muscles connect the spinous processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscles connect the spinous processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscles assist with respiration and elevate the ribs?
Which muscles assist with respiration and elevate the ribs?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which muscle is best developed in the thoracic region?
Which muscle is best developed in the thoracic region?
Which muscle moves the rib superiorly during inspiration?
Which muscle moves the rib superiorly during inspiration?
Which muscle moves the rib inferiorly during expiration?
Which muscle moves the rib inferiorly during expiration?
Which muscle is responsible for increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity during inspiration?
Which muscle is responsible for increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity during inspiration?
Which muscle group anchors the upper limb to the trunk?
Which muscle group anchors the upper limb to the trunk?
Which muscle group is enclosed by the thoracolumbar fascia?
Which muscle group is enclosed by the thoracolumbar fascia?
Which muscle group is responsible for contralateral rotation?
Which muscle group is responsible for contralateral rotation?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the lower neck?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the lower neck?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head, cervical spine, and thoracic spine?
Which muscle group mainly originates from the transverse processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscle group mainly originates from the transverse processes of the vertebrae?
Which muscle group in the back specifically acts on the vertebral column and maintains posture?
Which muscle group in the back specifically acts on the vertebral column and maintains posture?
Which one of the following is the main arterial supply of the breast?
Which one of the following is the main arterial supply of the breast?
Which one of the following is the main venous drainage of the breast?
Which one of the following is the main venous drainage of the breast?
Which intercostal nerves innervate the breast?
Which intercostal nerves innervate the breast?
Which one of the following is the main lymphatic drainage of the breast?
Which one of the following is the main lymphatic drainage of the breast?
Which one of the following is the main arterial supply of the thoracic wall?
Which one of the following is the main arterial supply of the thoracic wall?
Which one of the following is the main venous drainage of the thoracic wall?
Which one of the following is the main venous drainage of the thoracic wall?
Which anterior rami of the spinal nerves supply the thoracic wall?
Which anterior rami of the spinal nerves supply the thoracic wall?
Which one of the following arteries is a direct continuation of the internal thoracic artery and supplies the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which one of the following arteries is a direct continuation of the internal thoracic artery and supplies the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which one of the following veins is a branch of the external iliac artery and drains the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which one of the following veins is a branch of the external iliac artery and drains the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which one of the following is responsible for the venous drainage of the abdominal wall parallel to the arteries?
Which one of the following is responsible for the venous drainage of the abdominal wall parallel to the arteries?
Which one of the following is the main arterial supply of the breast?
Which one of the following is the main arterial supply of the breast?
Which one of the following is the main venous drainage of the thoracic wall?
Which one of the following is the main venous drainage of the thoracic wall?
Which one of the following nerves innervates the nipple?
Which one of the following nerves innervates the nipple?
Which one of the following is responsible for the lymphatic drainage of the breast?
Which one of the following is responsible for the lymphatic drainage of the breast?
Which one of the following arteries directly continues from the internal thoracic artery and supplies the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which one of the following arteries directly continues from the internal thoracic artery and supplies the anterolateral abdominal wall?
Which muscle forms the floor of the thoracic cavity?
Which muscle forms the floor of the thoracic cavity?
Which muscle moves the rib inferiorly during expiration?
Which muscle moves the rib inferiorly during expiration?
Which muscle moves the rib superiorly during inspiration?
Which muscle moves the rib superiorly during inspiration?
Which muscle depresses the domes of the diaphragm and increases the volume of the thoracic cavity?
Which muscle depresses the domes of the diaphragm and increases the volume of the thoracic cavity?
Which muscle group is responsible for anchoring the upper limb to the trunk?
Which muscle group is responsible for anchoring the upper limb to the trunk?
Flashcards
Intrinsic back muscles
Intrinsic back muscles
Muscles that directly connect to and move the vertebral column, crucial for maintaining posture.
Cranial Nerve XI (Accessory Nerve)
Cranial Nerve XI (Accessory Nerve)
The cranial nerve supplying the trapezius muscle, responsible for shoulder movement and neck rotation.
Extrinsic back muscles
Extrinsic back muscles
Muscles connecting the axial skeleton (spine) to the upper limbs, allowing for arm and shoulder movements.
Intermediate Extrinsic Back Muscles
Intermediate Extrinsic Back Muscles
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Proprioceptive Function
Proprioceptive Function
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Serratus Posterior Superior
Serratus Posterior Superior
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Serratus Posterior Inferior
Serratus Posterior Inferior
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Anterior Rami of Cervical Nerves
Anterior Rami of Cervical Nerves
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Interspinales
Interspinales
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Intertransversarii
Intertransversarii
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Levatores Costarum
Levatores Costarum
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Suboccipital Muscles
Suboccipital Muscles
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Extension of Atlanto-occipital Joint
Extension of Atlanto-occipital Joint
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Posterior Ramus of C1 Nerve
Posterior Ramus of C1 Nerve
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Platysma
Platysma
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Sternocleidomastoid
Sternocleidomastoid
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Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
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Deep Anterior Neck Muscles
Deep Anterior Neck Muscles
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Erector Spinae Group
Erector Spinae Group
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Semispinalis
Semispinalis
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Transversospinalis
Transversospinalis
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Semispinalis
Semispinalis
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Deep Layer of Deep Back Muscles
Deep Layer of Deep Back Muscles
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Rotatores
Rotatores
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Superficial Layer of Deep Back Muscles
Superficial Layer of Deep Back Muscles
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Erector Spinae Group
Erector Spinae Group
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Contralateral Rotation
Contralateral Rotation
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Thoracolumbar Fascia
Thoracolumbar Fascia
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Intrinsic Back Muscles
Intrinsic Back Muscles
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