12 Questions
Which of the following structures is NOT directly associated with the back region?
Scapulae
The muscles of the back can be divided into which two main layers?
Superficial and deep
Which of the following statements about the intervertebral discs is TRUE?
They are fibrocartilaginous structures located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae
What is the primary function of the 'true back muscles'?
Maintaining posture and moving the axial skeleton
Which of the following structures is NOT mentioned as being part of the back region?
Pelvic girdle
What is the primary function of the superficial layer of back muscles?
Positioning and moving the upper limbs
How many regions does the vertebral column consist of in an adult?
5 regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal
What is the primary function of the vertebral column?
To protect the spinal cord and spinal nerves, and facilitate movement
Which of the following statements about the size of the vertebrae is true?
The vertebrae gradually increase in size from the cervical region to the sacrum, and then decrease towards the coccyx
What type of joints facilitate and control the flexibility of the vertebral column?
Synovial zygapophysial (facet) joints
What is the function of the intervertebral (IV) discs?
To separate and bind the vertebrae together
Which of the following statements about the lumbosacral angle is true?
It occurs at the junction of the long axes of the lumbar region and the sacrum
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the human back, including the skin, muscles, and vertebral column. Learn about the different layers and structures that make up this important region of the body.
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