34 Questions
What is the normal range for cervical flexion?
60-65 degrees
Where does the Splenius Capitus muscle originate?
Mastoid Process
Which nerve is associated with the action of the Splenius Cervicis muscle?
Cervical Nerves
Where does the Longissimus Cervicis muscle insert?
TPs of T/S Vert
What is the normal range for thoracic rotation?
45-50 degrees
Where does the Iliocostalis Lumborum muscle insert?
TPs of T/S Vert
What is the normal range for lumbar extension?
20-30 degrees
During quadruped exercise resisting trunk rotation, which muscle might be MOST active?
Multifidi
Which ligament restricts flexion motion of the spine?
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Where do the Interspinalis muscles originate and insert?
Between SPs of C2-T3
Which muscles contribute to contralateral rotation of the vertebral column?
Rotatores
What is the nerve action of the Intertransversii muscles?
Unilateral: Lateral Flexion, Bilateral: Extend Vertebral Column
Where do the Semispinalis Capitis muscles originate and insert?
TPs of Lumbar to Cervical Vertebrae, SPs of Lumbar Vertebrae to Cervical Vertebrae
What is the nerve action of the Multifidi muscles?
Unilateral: Lateral Flexion, Bilateral: Extend Vertebral Column
Where do the Intertransversii muscles insert?
Between TPs of C2-C7
What is the normal range for lumbar lateral flexion?
30 degrees
Where does the Longissimus Thoracis muscle insert?
TPs of T/S Vert
What is the nerve action of the Iliocostalis Lumborum muscle?
Lumbar Nerves
Where does the Multifidi muscle originate?
Sacrum, PSIS, Mamillary Processes
What is the normal range for thoracic flexion?
25 degrees
Where does the Splenius Cervicis muscle insert?
TPs of T/S Vert
What is the nerve action of the Semispinalis Capitis muscle?
Cervical Nerves
Where does the Interspinalis muscle insert?
SPs of T3-T6
Which ligament restricts extension motion of the spine?
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
During quadruped exercise resisting trunk rotation, which muscle might be MOST active?
Multifidi
Which muscle contributes to contralateral rotation of the vertebral column?
Semispinalis Capitis
Where do the Intertransversii muscles insert?
TPs of T7-T11 Ribs
Where does the Multifidi muscle originate?
Sacrum and TPs of Lumbar to Cervical Vertebrae
Which ligament restricts extension motion of the spine?
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Where does the Longissimus Cervicis muscle insert?
SPs of Upper T/S
What is the nerve action of the Multifidi muscles?
Unilateral: Lateral Flexion, Bilateral: Extend the Vertebral Column
Where does the Splenius Capitus muscle originate?
SPs of Upper L/S and Lower T/S Vertebrae
What is the nerve action of the Semispinalis Capitis muscle?
Unilateral: Contralateral Rotation of Vertebrae Column, Bilateral: Extend Vertebral Column
Where does the Iliocostalis Lumborum muscle insert?
Ribs
Test your knowledge of spinal movements and relative norms with this quiz. Explore the specific degrees of flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. This quiz also covers the Savloski's muscles.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
