BACK MUSCLES (TRUE&FALSE)

Question 1

The latissimus dorsi is responsible for abduction of the arm.

Answer 1

false

Question 1

The rhomboid major and minor muscles are located deep to the trapezius.

Answer 1

true

Question 1

The levator scapulae elevates the scapula.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

The serratus posterior superior helps in depressing the ribs.

Answer 2

false

Question 2

The trapezius muscle is the largest muscle in the back.

Answer 2

false

Question 2

The erector spinae muscle group is primarily involved in flexion of the spine.

Answer 2

false

Question 3

The multifidus is a superficial back muscle

Answer 3

false

Question 4

The suboccipital muscles are involved in movements of the head.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

The splenius capitis originates from the lower thoracic vertebrae

Answer 5

true

Question 6

The interspinales muscles are located between the transverse processes of vertebrae.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

The intertransversarii muscles assist in lateral flexion of the spine.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

The rotatores muscles are part of the superficial back muscles.

Answer 8

false

Question 9

The levatores costarum elevate the ribs.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

The trapezius is innervated by the spinal accessory nerve.

Answer 10

true

Question 11

The latissimus dorsi inserts into the greater tubercle of the humerus.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

. The rhomboid muscles are innervated by the axillary nerve

Answer 12

false

Question 13

The iliocostalis is part of the erector spinae group.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

The longissimus muscle runs parallel to the spinalis.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

The levator scapulae inserts into the inferior angle of the scapula.

Answer 15

false

Question 16

The serratus posterior inferior originates from the lumbar vertebrae.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

The multifidus helps in rotation of the spine.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

The rectus capitis posterior major is a suboccipital muscle.

Answer 18

true

Question 19

The splenius cervicis inserts into the mastoid process.

Answer 19

false

Question 20

The interspinales muscles are important for maintaining upright posture.

Answer 20

true

Question 21

The intertransversarii muscles are innervated by the dorsal rami of spinal nerves.

Answer 21

true

Question 22

The rotatores muscles are involved in extension of the spine.

Answer 22

true

Question 23

The levatores costarum insert into the ribs above their origin

Answer 23

false

Question 24

The trapezius can be divided into upper, middle, and lower fibers.

Answer 24

true

Question 25

The upper fibers of the trapezius depress the scapula.

Answer 25

false

Question 26

The middle fibers of the trapezius retract the scapula.

Answer 26

true

Question 27

The lower fibers of the trapezius elevate the scapula.

Answer 27

false

Question 28

The latissimus dorsi is innervated by the thoracodorsal nerve.

Answer 28

true

Question 29

The rhomboid major originates from the spinous processes of T2 - T5.

Answer 29

true

Question 30

The erector spinae muscles receive blood from the anterior intercostal arteries.

Answer 30

false

Question 31

The levator scapulae is innervated by the cervical nerves C3 - C4

Answer 31

true

Question 32

The serratus posterior superior inserts into the upper ribs.

Answer 32

true

Question 33

The multifidus is composed of short muscle fibers.

Answer 33

true

Question 34

The obliquus capitis superior is a suboccipital muscle.

Answer 34

true

Question 35

The splenius capitis is involved in flexion of the head.

Answer 35

false

Question 36

The intertransversarii muscles are only present in the cervical region

Answer 36

false

Question 36

The interspinales muscles are more developed in the lumbar region

Answer 36

true

Question 37

The rotatores muscles are deep to the multifidus.

Answer 37

false

Question 38

The levatores costarum are innervated by the thoracic nerves

Answer 38

true

Question 39

The trapezius is a superficial muscle of the back.

Answer 39

true

Question 40

The latissimus dorsi is a muscle of the shoulder girdle.

Answer 40

true

Question 41

The rhomboid muscles help in protraction of the scapula.

Answer 41

false

Question 42

The iliocostalis inserts into the vertebrae.

Answer 42

false

Question 43

The longissimus muscle is the most medial of the erector spinae group

Answer 43

false

Question 44

The levator scapulae is involved in rotation of the scapula.

Answer 44

false

Question 45

The serratus posterior inferior helps in inspiration.

Answer 45

false