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Which spinal structure is responsible for preventing anterior movement of the superior vertebra on the inferior one?
Which spinal structure is responsible for preventing anterior movement of the superior vertebra on the inferior one?
Which muscle group is responsible for lateral flexion of the lumbar spine?
Which muscle group is responsible for lateral flexion of the lumbar spine?
Which anatomical structure consists of a central nucleus pulposus and an annulus fibrosus?
Which anatomical structure consists of a central nucleus pulposus and an annulus fibrosus?
What is the main function of the intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine?
What is the main function of the intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine?
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Which muscle originates from the spinous processes of T11-L2 and is responsible for weakly depressing the ribs during expiration?
Which muscle originates from the spinous processes of T11-L2 and is responsible for weakly depressing the ribs during expiration?
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Which muscle originates from the nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T3 and is responsible for elevating the ribs weakly during inspiration?
Which muscle originates from the nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T3 and is responsible for elevating the ribs weakly during inspiration?
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Which ligament connects the anterior aspects of the vertebral bodies?
Which ligament connects the anterior aspects of the vertebral bodies?
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Which muscle group is responsible for retracting and stabilizing the scapula, and rotating it to depress the glenoid cavity?
Which muscle group is responsible for retracting and stabilizing the scapula, and rotating it to depress the glenoid cavity?
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Which muscle inserts into the floor of the intertubercular groove of the humerus and is responsible for extending, adducting, and medially rotating the humerus?
Which muscle inserts into the floor of the intertubercular groove of the humerus and is responsible for extending, adducting, and medially rotating the humerus?
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Which muscle group is innervated by the dorsal scapular nerve and C4-C5 spinal segments?
Which muscle group is innervated by the dorsal scapular nerve and C4-C5 spinal segments?
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