Back Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
How many intrinsic back muscles are there
A
5
2
Q
Name the back muscles
A
Iliocostalis Longissimus Spinalis Splenius capitis Semi spinalis capitis
3
Q
Function of back muscles
A
All of them Extend spine
Ilio laterally flexes spine as well
4
Q
Iliocostalis
A
Inserts at ribs inferior boarder and c4-6
Origin iliac crest ribs 3-12
5
Q
Longissimus
A
The long one
Temporal to C4-L5
6
Q
Spinalis
A
Spinous process c4-t6
Spinous process t7 to L3
7
Q
Spinalis capitis
A
Temporal and occipital to c6-7 spinous
8
Q
Semi spinalis capitis
A
Occipital bone to c7-12
