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Back Ligaments and Muscles Flashcards

1
Q

What joints in the vertebrae are cartilaginous

A

intervertebral symphysis, lumbosacral symphysis, sacrococcygeal joint

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What joints in the vertebrae are synovial

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atlantoaxial (C1-C2) and zygapophyseal (vertebral facets)

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3
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Structure

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Annulus fibrosis

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4
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Structure

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Nucleus pulposus

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5
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What is the function of the intervertebral disc

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Allows movement of the vertebral column, holds the column together, prevents friction, absorbs shock

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6
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What tissue are the intervertebral discs made of

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Collagen and elastin fibers

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7
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What is happening to the annulus fibrosis and nucleus pulposus when there is a herniated disc

A

The gel from the nucleus pulposus is pressed into the weakened annulus fibrosis, which is then pressed outward into the nerve or spinal column, causing pain/tingling/numbness to the affected innervation

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8
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What is the function of the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column

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Prevent hyperextension of the spine

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9
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What is the function of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column

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Prevent hyperflexion and posterior herniation

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10
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What is the function of the ligamentum flavum of the vertebral column

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Prevent separation of the laminae during flexion, aids in extension

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What is the function of the interspinous ligament of the vertebral column

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Supports ligamentum flavum and supraspinous ligaments

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12
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What is the function of the supraspinous ligament of the vertebral column

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Prevents separation of the spinous processes and hyperflexion

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13
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What is the function of the nuchal ligament of the vertebral column

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Supports head, resist flexion, restore head to anatomical position, attachment point for posterior neck and shoulder muscles

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14
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Ligament

A

Anterior longitudinal ligament

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15
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Ligament

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Ligamentum flavum

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16
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Ligament

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Supraspinous ligament

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17
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Ligament

A

Interspinous ligaments

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18
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Ligament

A

Posterior longitudinal ligament

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19
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Muscles in the spinotransversales group

A

Splenius capitis
Splenius cervicis

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20
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Bilateral action of the spinotransversales group

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Tilt head up

21
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Unilateral action of the spinotransversales group

A

Rotate head

22
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Muscles in the erector spinae group

A

Iliocostalis
Longissimus
Spinalis

23
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Bilateral actions of the erector spinae group

A

Posture
Vertebral extension

24
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Unilateral action of the erector spinae group

A

Lateral flexion

25
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Muscles in the transversospinalis group

A

Semispinalis
Multifidus
Rotatores

26
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Action of the transversospinalis group

A

Maintain posture

27
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Muscle along the thoracic vertebrae not belonging to a group

A

Levatores costarum

28
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Actions of the levatores costarum

A

Elevate ribs
Rotate and laterally flex vertebrae

29
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Muscles around the base of the skull and cervical vertebrae not belonging to a group

A

Suboccipital muscles

30
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Actions of the suboccipital muscles

A

Posture
Extension of the head
Lateral flexion of the head
Rotation of the head

31
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Muscle

A

Splenius capitis

32
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Muscle

A

Splenius cervicis

33
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Muscle

A

Longissimus

34
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Muscle

35
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Muscle

A

Iliocostalis

36
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Muscle

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Semispinalis

37
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Muscle

38
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Muscle

A

Multifidus

39
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Muscle

A

Levatores costarum

40
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Muscle

A

Suboccipital muscles

41
Q

Primary action of extrinsic back muscles

A

Support upper limb

42
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Embryonic origin of extrinsic back muscles

43
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Attachment sites for extrinsic back muscles

A

Upper limbs

44
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Primary action of intrinsic back muscles

A

Maintain posture

45
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Embryonic origin of intrinsic back muscles

46
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Attachment sites for intrinsic back muscles

47
Q

Mnemonic for intrinsic back muscles

A

Some (splenius capitis)
Say (splenius cervices)
I (iliocostalis)
Love (longissimus)
Soup (spinalis)
So (semispinalis)
Much (multifidus)
with RoLlS (Rotatores, Levatores costarum, Suboccipital muscles)

48
Q

Main muscle groups of the back

A

Spinotransversales
Erector spinae
Transversospinalis

Noorda Anatomy (11 decks)

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