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What are the three main types of motion of the spine discussed in the text?
What are the three main types of motion of the spine discussed in the text?
Flexion, extension, lateral bends
What is the role of the Rotatores and Intertransversarii muscles in the spine?
What is the role of the Rotatores and Intertransversarii muscles in the spine?
Stabilizers, extensors, and rotators
Why is the Longissimus Lumborum muscle important in the spine?
Why is the Longissimus Lumborum muscle important in the spine?
It has the largest cross-sectional area with high moment arms in anterior and posterior motion
What is the purpose of the Ligamentum Flavum in the spine?
What is the purpose of the Ligamentum Flavum in the spine?
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What is the main purpose of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament in the vertebral column?
What is the main purpose of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament in the vertebral column?
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How does the Supraspinous Ligament contribute to lumbar stability?
How does the Supraspinous Ligament contribute to lumbar stability?
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What is the composition of the Annulus Fibrosus in the intervertebral disc?
What is the composition of the Annulus Fibrosus in the intervertebral disc?
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Which muscle helps create a rounding effect during trunk flexion and assists in lateral flexion?
Which muscle helps create a rounding effect during trunk flexion and assists in lateral flexion?
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What role does the Psoas muscle play in hip flexion and lumbar stability?
What role does the Psoas muscle play in hip flexion and lumbar stability?
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During which stage of embryonic development does the spine form, leaving the notochord only in the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc?
During which stage of embryonic development does the spine form, leaving the notochord only in the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc?
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Study Notes
Spinal Motion
- Three main types of motion of the spine: flexion, extension, and rotation
Muscles of the Spine
- Rotatores and Intertransversarii muscles: responsible for rotating and stabilizing the spine
- Longissimus Lumborum muscle: important for stabilizing the lumbar spine and maintaining posture
- Psoas muscle: plays a crucial role in hip flexion and lumbar stability
Ligaments of the Spine
- Ligamentum Flavum: connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae, providing stability and support
- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: runs along the posterior surface of the vertebral bodies, providing support and stability to the spine
- Supraspinous Ligament: contributes to lumbar stability by connecting the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae
Intervertebral Disc
- Annulus Fibrosus: composed of fibrocartilage and collagen fibers, providing structural support and flexibility to the spine
Muscle Function
- Muscle that helps create a rounding effect during trunk flexion and assists in lateral flexion: Erector Spinae
- Psoas muscle: helps flex the hip and stabilize the lumbar spine
Embryonic Development
- Spine forms during the third week of embryonic development, leaving the notochord only in the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc
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Test your knowledge on the core muscles and their functions in the human body, including their role in trunk flexion, lateral flexion, and hip flexion. Learn about muscles such as the transverse abdominis, obliques, psoas, and quadratus lumborum.
