Muscles of the Back and Neck

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Which group of muscles in the back specifically act on the vertebral column and help maintain posture?

  • Intrinsic back muscles (correct)
  • Superficial extrinsic back muscles
  • Extrinsic back muscles
  • Intermediate extrinsic back muscles

Which of the following muscles is NOT considered a superficial extrinsic back muscle?

  • Trapezius
  • Levator scapulae
  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Rhomboids (correct)

Which nerve supplies the trapezius muscle?

  • Cervical nerves
  • Cranial nerve
  • Intercostal nerves
  • Spinal accessory nerve (correct)

Which muscles are commonly designated as superficial respiratory muscles?

<p>Serratus posterior superior and inferior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the intrinsic back muscles lies deep to the rhomboid muscles?

<p>Deep layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the intrinsic back muscles lies deep to the latissimus dorsi?

<p>Deep layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerves innervate the serratus muscles running within the ribcage?

<p>Intercostal nerves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerves innervate the intrinsic back muscles?

<p>Posterior rami of spinal nerves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the intrinsic back muscles are grouped according to their relationship to the surface?

<p>Superficial layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles in the back produce and control limb movements?

<p>Superficial extrinsic back muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle lies deep to the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, splenius, and semispinalis muscles?

<p>Rectus capitis posterior major (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is innervated by the posterior ramus of C1?

<p>Rectus capitis posterior major (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the atlanto-occipital joint?

<p>Rectus capitis posterior major (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for rotation of the atlanto-axial joint?

<p>Rectus capitis posterior major (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is innervated by the ventral rami of the cervical spinal nerves?

<p>Longus capitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for lateral flexion of the head and neck during unilateral contraction?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for contralateral rotation of the head and neck during unilateral contraction?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the head and upper neck during bilateral contraction?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the lower neck during bilateral contraction?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for elevation of the sternum and clavicle during forced inhalation?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of deep back muscles consists of the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis muscles?

<p>Superficial layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of deep back muscles consists of the erector spinae muscles?

<p>Intermediate layer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of deep back muscles consists of the semispinalis, multifidus, and rotatores muscles?

<p>Deep layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of deep back muscles is the most superficial?

<p>Superficial layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of deep back muscles is the deepest?

<p>Deep layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are the chief extensors of the vertebral column?

<p>Erector spinae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles aid in extension, lateral flexion, and rotation of the neck?

<p>Splenius capitis and splenius cervicis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are responsible for stabilization of the vertebral column?

<p>Semispinalis, multifidus, and rotatores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are best developed in the thoracic region and assist in small rotatory movements in the thoracic spine?

<p>Semispinalis, multifidus, and rotatores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles connect spinous processes and transverse processes in the back?

<p>Interspinales and intertransversarii (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Intrinsic back muscles

Muscles that directly attach to the vertebrae and help maintain posture.

Superficial extrinsic back muscles

Muscles that move the limbs and are located on the surface of the back.

Superficial respiratory muscles

Serratus posterior superior and inferior muscles are involved in breathing.

Deep layer of intrinsic back muscles

The group of intrinsic back muscles that lies beneath the rhomboid muscles.

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Deep layer of intrinsic back muscles

The group of intrinsic back muscles that lies beneath the latissimus dorsi.

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