BACK MUSCLES ( FILLIN THE BLANKS)

Question 1

the most superficial muscle of the back is the___

Answer 1

trapezius

Question 2

the trapezius muscle is innervated by the_____

Answer 2

spinal assesory nerve (CN XI)

Question 3

the origin of the lattisimus dorsi includes the spinous processes of ___

Answer 3

T7-L5

Question 4

the lattisimus dorsi inserts into the_______groove of the humerus

Answer 4

intertubercular

Question 5

the main actions of the lattisimus dorsi are adduction, extension, and____ rotation of the arm

Answer 5

medial

Question 6

the___ minor muscle helps in elevating the scapula

Answer 6

rhomboid

Question 7

the rhomboid major and minor muscles are innervated by the___ nerve

Answer 7

dorsal scapular

Question 8

the erector spinae muscle group consists of iliocostalis,longissimus, and ____

Answer 8

spinalis

Question 9

the spinalis muscle of the erector spinae primarily inserts into the ___ proceses of vertebrae

Answer 9

spinous

Question 10

the erector spinae muscle are responsible for lateral flexion and ___ of the vertebral column

Answer 10

extension

Question 11

the levator scapulae inserts into the __ angle of the scapula

Answer 11

superior

Question 12

the action of the levator scapulae is ___ of the scapula

Answer 12

elevation

Question 13

the ___ muscle is not part of the superficial back muscle group, instead it is deep back muscle

Answer 13

multifidus

Question 14

the multifidus muscle helps in extension and ____ of the spine

Answer 14

rotation

Question 15

the serratus posterior superor muscle originates from the spinous processes of ___

Answer 15

C7-T3

Question 16

the serratus posterior superior muscle inserts into the ribs ____

Answer 16

2-5

Question 17

the function of the serratus posterior superior is ____ of the ribs

Answer 17

elevation

Question 18

the serratus posterior inferior muscle originates from the spinous processes of ____

Answer 18

T9-L2

Question 19

the serratus posterior inferior muscle inserts into the ribs____

Answer 19

9-12

Question 20

the serratus posterior inferior muscle is involved in___ of the ribs

Answer 20

depression

Question 21

the suboccipital muscles include rectus capitis posteior major, rectus capitis posterior minor, and___ capitis superior

Answer 21

obliquus

Question 22

the rectus capitis posterior major muscle originates from the ___ (C2)

Answer 22

axis

Question 23

the rectus capitis posterior major muscle inserts into the ____ bone

Answer 23

occipital

Question 24

the obliquus capitis superior muscle helps in lateral flexion and___ of the head

Answer 24

rotation

Question 25

the obliquus capitis inferior muscle originates from the ___ (C2)

Answer 25

axis

Question 26

the obliquus capitis inferior muscle inserts into the __(C1)

Answer 26

atlas

Question 27

the splenius capitis muscle originates from the spinous processes of ____

Answer 27

C7-T3

Question 28

the splenius capitis muscle inserts into the mastoid proces and ___ bone

Answer 28

occipital

Question 29

the splenius cervicis muscle inserts into the transverse processes of ___

Answer 29

C1-C3

Question 30

the splenius muscle are involved in extension, lateral flexion, and ___ of the neck

Answer 30

rotation

Question 31

the interspinales muscles are located between the ____ processes of adjacent

Answer 31

spinous

Question 32

the intertransversarii muscles are responsible for ___ flexion of the spine

Answer 32

lateral

Question 33

the rotatores muscle are part of the __ back muscle

Answer 33

deep

Question 34

the rotatores muscle help in extension and ___ of the spine

Answer 34

rotation

Question 35

the levatores costarum muscle originates from the transverse processes of ___

Answer 35

C7-T11

Question 36

the levatores costarum muscles originate from the transverse processes of __

Answer 36

C7-T11

Question 37

the levatores costarum muscle inserts into the ribs ___ their origin

Answer 37

below

Question 38

the function of the levatores costarum muscles is ___ of the ribs

Answer 38

elevation

Question 39

the erector spinae muscles receive their blood supply mainly from segmental branches of the ___ intercostal arteries

Answer 39

posterior

Question 40

the trapezius muscle can be divided into three parts ; upper, middle and___

Answer 40

lower

Question 41

the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle are involved in __ of the scapula

Answer 41

elevation

Question 42

the middle fibers of the trapezius muscle are involved in ___ of the scapula

Answer 42

retraction

Question 43

the lower fibers of the trapezius muscle are help in____ of the scapula

Answer 43

depression

Question 44

the lattisimmus dorsi muscle is innervated by the___ nerve

Answer 44

thoracodorsal

Question 45

damage to the ____ nerve would affect the function of the lattisimus dorsi

Answer 45

thoracodorsal

Question 46

the deep back muscle play a crucial role in maintaining ___ and stability of the vetbral column

Answer 46

posture

Question 47

the serratus posterior superior and inferior muscles are considered part of the ____ back muscle group

Answer 47

intermediate

Question 48

the iliocastalis of the erector spinae inserts into the__

Answer 48

ribs

Question 49

the longissmus muscle runs between the iliocostalis and the ____

Answer 49

spinalis

Question 50

the levator scapulae muscle originates from the ___ transverse processes of

Answer 50

C1-C4