Deep Back Muscles Flashcards
What is the P of the Splenius Capitis and Cervicis?
Social interaction and driving
What is the MA of the Splenius Capitis and Cervicis?
Bilaterally: extension of the head and neck
Unilaterally: lateral flexion of the neck and ipsilateral rotation of the head
What is the PA of the Splenius Capitis and Cervicis?
Nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T6 vertebrae
What is the DA of the Splenius Capitis?
Mastoid process and superior nuchal line
What is the DA of the Splenius Cervicis?
Transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae
What is the N for the Splenius Capitis and Cervicis?
Dorsal rami of spinal nerves
What is the P of the Erector Spinae Group?
Maintaining an upright posture for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)/Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
What is the MA of the Erector Spinae Group?
Bilaterally: extension of the vertebral column
Unilaterally: lateral flexion of the vertebral column to the ipsilateral side
What is the PA of the Erector Spinae Group?
Common tendon (thoracolumbar fascia) that attaches to:
the posterior surface of the sacrum
iliac crest
spinous processes of T11-L5
What is the DA of the Iliocostalis?
Lower rib angles and cervical transverse processes
What is the DA of the Longissimus?
Between rib tubercles and angles to thoracic transverse processes
What is the DA of the Spinalis?
SP of upper thoracic vertebrae to SP of C2
What is the N for the Erector Spinae Group?
Dorsal rami of spinal nerves
What is the P of the Rotatores (Brevis and Longus)?
Tai chi or yoga (deep postural stability)
What is the MA of the Rotatores (Brevis and Longus)?
Bilaterally: extension of the vertebral column locally and may function as organs of proprioception
Unilaterally: contralateral rotation of the vertebral column