Spine Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Flexion/extension joint?
A
Atlanto-occipital
2
Q
Head flexion muscle?
A
Longissimus capitis
Rectus capitis anteriores
3
Q
Head extension muscle?
A
Rectus capitis posteriores major and minor Semispinalis capitis Splenius capitis SCM Upper trap
4
Q
Rotation joint?
A
Atlanto-axial
Odontoid peg and anterior arch
5
Q
Rotation muscles?
A
SCM
Rotatores longi
6
Q
Cervical side flexion?
A
Unilateral:
- iliocostalis cervici
- longissimus capitis and cervisis
- intertransversarii
7
Q
Cervical extension?
A
Longissimus capitis
Semispinalis capitis
Trapezius
8
Q
Trunk flexion?
A
Rectus abdominis
Psoas major
9
Q
Trunk extension?
A
Semispinalis thoracis
Multifidus
10
Q
Rotation of trunk?
A
Rotatores longi
11
Q
Side flexion of trunk?
A
Iliocostalis
