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Question 1

Erector Spinae

Answer 1

Origin: Posterior sacrum, Iliac crest, Sacrospinous ligament, Supraspinous ligament, Spinous Processes of lower lumbar and sacral vertebrae
Insertion: Iliocostalis- Angles of lower rbs, cervical transverse processes
Longissimus- Between tubercles and angles of ribs, Transverse processes of thoracic and cervical vertebrae, Mastoid process
Innervation: Dorsal rami of each region
Function: Extends and laterally bends vertebral column and head

Question 2

Interspinales (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)

Answer 2

Origin: Spinous processes
Insertion: Adjacent spinous processes
Innervation: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Function: Aid in extension of vertebral column

Question 3

Intertransversarii (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)

Answer 3

Origin: Extend between adjacent transverse processes of vertebrae
Insertion: Extend between adjacent transverse processes of vertebrae
Innervation: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Function: Assist in lateral flexion of vertebral column

Question 4

Latissimus Dorsi (somewhere else)

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Question 5

Levator Scapulae (somewhere else)

Answer 5

Origin: Spinous processes of sacral, lumbar, and T7-T12 and the Suprasinal ligament via the thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and lower 3/4 ribs
Insertion: Floor of the Intertubercular groove of the humerus
Peripheral Nerve: Thoracodorsal Nerve
Nerve Root: C6-C8
Function: Extension, Adduction, and Medial rotation of the shoulder

Question 6

Multifidus (somewhere else)

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Question 7

Obliquus Capitis Inferior

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Origin: Spine of axis
Insertion: Transverse process of atlas
Peripheral Nerve: Suboccipital nerve
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Function: Rotates atlas to turn face to same side

Question 8

Obliquus Capitis Superior (somewhere else)

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Question 9

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major (somewhere else)

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Question 10

Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor (somewhere else)

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Question 11

Rhomboid Major (somewhere else)

Answer 11

Origin: Spinous Processes of T2-T5 and the intervening supraspinous ligament
Insertion: Vertebral border of the scapula between the spine and the inferior angle
Peripheral Nerve: Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Nerve Root: C5
Function: Adduction, Downward rotation, and Elevation of the scapula

Question 12

Rhomboid Minor (somewhere else)

Answer 12

Origin: Spinous processes of C7 and T1 and the inferior aspect of the Ligamentum Nuchae
Insertion: Base of the spine of the scapula
Peripheral Nerve: Dporsal Scapular Nerve
Nerve Root: C5
Function: Adduction and Elevation of the scapula

Question 13

Rotatores

Answer 13

Origin: Transverse processes of Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar regions
Insertion: Lamina and Transverse process of spine above, Spanning one or two segents
Innervation: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Function: Stabilizes, Extends, and Rotates spine

Question 14

Semispinalis

Answer 14

Origin: Transverse processes of C4-T12
Insertion: Spinous processes of Cervical and Thoracic regions
Innervation: Dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Function: Extends head, neck, and thorax and Rotates them to the opposite side

Question 15

Serratus Posterior Inferior

Answer 15

Origin: Spious processes of T11-L2
Insertion: Inferior aspect of ribs 9-12
Innervation: Ventral rami of lower thoracic nerves
Function: Depresses ribs

Question 16

Serratus Posterior Superior

Answer 16

Origin: Ligamentum nuchae, Spinous processes of C7-T3
Insertion: Superior aspect of ribs 2-4
Innervation: Ventral rami of lower thoracic nerves
Function: Elevates ribs

Question 17

Splenius Capitis (somewhere else)

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Question 18

Splenius Cervicis (somewhere else)

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Question 19

Trapezius (somewhere else)

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