Actions of the Trunk Flashcards
1
Q
Trapezius actions of Superior, middle, and inferior fibers
Innervation?
A
Superior: Elevation of Scapula
Middle: Retraction of Scapula
Inferior: Depression of Scapula
I: Accessory CN XI
2
Q
Latissimus dorsi
A
Extension of arm
3
Q
Rhomboid major
A
Elevation of scapula
4
Q
Levator scapulae
A
Elevation of scapula
5
Q
Splenius capitis
A
Extension of neck
6
Q
Semispinalis capitis
A
Extension of neck
7
Q
Erector spinae group
A
Extension of vertebral column
8
Q
The iliocostalis group is…
A
most lateral
9
Q
The longissimus grouo is…
A
lateral to spinalis group
10
Q
The spinalis group is…
A
most medial
11
Q
Rectus abdominis
A
flexion of trunk
12
Q
External oblique
A
flexion of trunk
13
Q
Internal oblique
A
flexion of trunk
14
Q
Transverse abdominis
A
compress abdominal wall during forced exhalation
15
Q
Quadratus lumborum
A
extension of trunk
