Lab Test 2 Flashcards
The erector spinae are responsible for
maintaining erect posture
The erector spinae are divided into
3 columns
What are the three regions of the erector spinae?
spinalis
longissimus
iliocostalis
The spinalis is located
next to the vertebrae
The longissimus is located
lateral to the spinalis
The iliocostalis is located
the most lateral of the group
The lumbodorsal fascia is
present in both the cat and the human.
The lumbodorsal fascia is closely related to the
latissimus dorsi
what are the three gluteal muscles in humans?
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
The gluteus maximus contributes most of
the mass of the buttocks
the gluteus medius is located
superior and lateral to the maximus
The gluteus medius is the main
site for injections
the gluteus minimus is
smaller and deeper
what are the anterior thigh muscles?
quadriceps femoris
sartorius
The quadriceps femoris is composed of
rectus femoris
vastus lateralis
vastus medialis
vastus intermedius