Anatomy: Head and Neck Flashcards
(68 cards)
1
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SCM Origin
A
- Superior Manubrium (sternal head)
- Medial 1/3 of Superior Clavicle
2
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SCM Insertion
A
- Mastoid Process
- Lateral Superior Nuchal Line
3
Q
SCM Bilateral Action
A
- Neck Flexion
- Elevate Ribs
4
Q
SCM Unilateral Action
A
- Ipsilateral Neck Lateral
- Contralateral Head Rotation
5
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SCM Characteristics
A
- Ropy
- Superficial
6
Q
Anterior Scalenes Origin
A
TVPs C3 to C6
7
Q
Anterior Scalenes Insertion
A
1st Rib
8
Q
Anterior Scalenes Bilateral Action
A
- Neck Flexion
- Rib Elevation
9
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Anterior Scalenes Unilateral Action
A
- Ipsilateral Neck Lateral Flexion
- Contralateral Cervical Rotation
10
Q
Anterior Scalenes Characteristics
A
- Non Ropy
- Superficial and Deep
11
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Middle Scalenes Origin
A
TVPs C2 to C7
12
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Middle Scalenes Bilateral Action
A
- Rib Elevation
12
Q
Middle Scalenes Insertion
A
1st Rib
13
Q
Middle Scalenes Unilateral Action
A
- Ipsilateral Neck Lateral Flexion
- Contralateral Cervical Rotation
14
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Middle Scalenes Characteristics
A
- Non Ropy
- Superficial and Deep
15
Q
Posterior Scalenes Origin
A
TVPs C6 to C7
16
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Posterior Scalenes Insertion
A
2nd Rib
17
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Posterior Scalenes Bilateral Action
A
Rib Elevation
18
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Posterior Scalenes Unilateral Action
A
- Ipsilateral Neck Lateral Flexion
19
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Posterior Scalenes Characteristics
A
- Non Ropy
- Superficial and Deep
20
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Semispinalis Origin
A
TVPs C4 to T5
21
Q
Semispinalis Insertion
A
Between Superior and Inferior Nuchal Lines
22
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Semispinalis Action
A
- Head, Cervical, Thoracic Extension
23
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Semispinalis Characteristics
A
- Non Ropy
- Deep
24
Rectus Capitis Post Major
C2 SP
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Rectus Capitis Post Major Insertion
Inferior Nuchal Line
26
Rectus Capitis Post Major Action
Head Extension
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Rectus Capitis Post Major Characteristics
- Non Ropy
- Deep
28
Rectus Capitis Post Minor Origin
- Tubercle of C1
- Upper Posterior Arch
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Rectus Capitis Post Minor Insertion
Inferior Nuchal Line
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Rectus Capitis Post Minor Action
- Head Extension
- Ipsilateral Head Lateral Flexion
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Rectus Capitis Post Minor Characteristics
- Non Ropy
- Deep
32
Oblique Capitis Superior Origin
C1 TVP
33
Oblique Capitis Superior Insertion
Between Lateral Nuchal Lines
34
Oblique Capitis Superior Action
- Head Extension
- Ipsilateral Head Lateral Flexion
35
Oblique Capitis Superior Characteristics
- Non Ropy
- Deep
36
Oblique Capitis Inferior Origin
C2 SP
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Oblique Capitis Inferior Insertion
C1 TVP
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Oblique Capitis Inferior Action
Ipsilateral Head Rotation
39
Oblique Capitis Inferior Characteristics
- Non Ropy
- Deep
40
Rectus Abdominis Origin
- Pubic Crest
- Pubic Symphysis
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Rectus Abdominis Insertion
- Ribs 5 to 7 Cartilage
- Xiphoid Process
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Rectus Abdominis Action
- Trunk Flexion
- Posterior Pelvic Tilt
43
Rectus Abdominis Characteristics
- Non Ropy
- Superficial
44
Quadratus Lumborum Origin
- Posterior Iliac Crest
- Iliolumbar Ligament
45
Quadratus Lumborum Insertion
- 12th RIb
- L1 to L4
46
Quadratus Lumborum Bilateral Action
- Trunk Extension
- Fixes 12th Rib During Respiration
47
Quatratus Lumborum Unilateral Action
- Ipsilateral Trunk Lateral Flexion
- Hip Elevation
48
Quadratus Lumborum Characteristics
- Non Ropy
- Deep
49
Does Quadratus Lumborum Flex the Trunk?
No
50
Which movement of the vertebral column would shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominis
- extension
- rotation to the opposite side
- lateral flexion to the same side
- flexion
Flexion
51
Which of the following is an action of the external oblique
- rotate vertebral column to the same side
- rotate vertebral column to the opposite side
- laterally flex vertebral column to the opposite side
- elevate the hip
rotate vertebral column to the opposite side
52
Which is a part of the insertion of the internal oblique?
- external surface of lower five ribs
- xiphoid process and costal cartilage
- fascia of rectus abdominis
- internal surface of lower three ribs
internal surface of lower three ribs
53
Which of the following is an action of the internal oblique?
- extend vertebral column
- rotate vertebral column to the opposite side
- rotate vertebral column to the same side
- laterally flex vertebral column to the opposite side
Rotate vertebral column to the same side
54
Which is the insertion of the transverse abdominis?
- Superior ramus of the pubis
- rectus sheath to linea alba
- fascia of rectus abdominis
- pubic symphysis
Rectus sheath to linea alba
55
Which of the following is an action of the transverse abdominis
- Flex the vertebral column
- Compress abdominal contents
- Laterally flex the vertebral column
- Rotate the vertebral column to the same side
Compress abdominal contents
56
Which movement of the vertebral column would shorten the fibers of the internal oblique on the right side of the body?
- rotation to the left
- lateral flexion to the left
- rotation to the right
- extension
Rotation to the right
57
Which is the insertion of the masseter
- angle and ramus of mandible
- condyle of mandible
- coronoid process of mandible
- crest of mandible
angle and ramus of mandible
58
Which action at the mandible would shorten the fibers of the masseter?
- Lateral Deviation
- Elevation
- Retraction
- Depression
Elevation
59
Which muscle mirrors the shape and position of the masseter from the opposite side?
Medial Pterygoid
60
Which movement at the mandible will lengthen the fibers of the medial pterygoid?
Retraction
61
Abdominal muscle located on the posterior side of the throax
Quadratus Lumborum
62
Locating the last rib, posterior iliac crest and the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae will help you to isolate which muscle tissue?
Quadratus Lumborum
63
Which muscles are located between the sternocleidomastoid and the anterior, lateral flap of the trapezius
Scalenes
64
You might passively flex your partner's neck and ask him to breathe deeply into his upper chest when palpating which muscle tissue?
Scalenes
65
What action would contract the levator scapula but not the posterior scalene?
Elevation of the scapula
66
Before asking your supine partner to flex her neck to contract her SCM, how could you position the head to make the contraction even more visible?
Rotate the head slightly away from the side you are palpating
67
Which movement of the head an neck would shorten the fibers of the rectus capitis posterior major on the right side of the body?
Rotation to the right
