intrinsic back muscles and suboccipital region Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of the ventral nerve roots?
A
motor
2
Q
what is the function of the dorsal nerve roots?
A
sensory
3
Q
what is the function of the ventral rami?
A
innervate ventral body wall, superficial back, and all limb parts
4
Q
what is the function of the dorsal rami?
A
innervate skin and deep muscles of back
5
Q
how many segments can the rotatores span?
A
1-2 vertebrae
6
Q
how many segments can the multifidi span?
A
2-4 vertebrae
7
Q
how many segments does the semispinalis span?
A
4-6 segments
8
Q
what region is the rotatores most concentrated in?
A
thoracic region
9
Q
what region is the multifid most thickest in?
A
lumbar region
