Movement Superficial/Deep Back

Question 1

Nodding of head “yes”

Answer 1

atlanto-occipital joints

Question 2

atlanto-occipital joints

Answer 2

superior articulating process of C1 and occipital condyle

Question 3

Shaking of the head “no”

Answer 3

atlanto-axial joint

Question 4

atlanto-axial joint

Answer 4

inferior articulating process of C1, superior articulating process of C2

Question 5

Checks extension of vertebral column

Answer 5

C1 anterior atlanto occipital
C2 anterior atlanto-axial
C3 and inferior- anterior longitudinal ligament

Question 6

Checks flexion of the vertebral column

Answer 6

C1-C2 Tectorial Ligament
C3 posterior longitudinal ligament
Ligamentum Flavum (Laminae)
C1-occipital bone posterior atlanto-occipital ligament 
C1-C2 posterior atlanto-axial ligament
Supraspinous Ligaments
Nuchal Ligament 
Interspinous Ligaments

Question 7

Scapula Elevation

Answer 7

Trapezius, levator scapula

Question 8

Scapula Retraction

Answer 8

Trapezius, rhomboid major/minor

Question 9

Scapula Depression

Answer 9

Trapezius

Question 10

Humerus extension, adduction, medial/internal rotation

Answer 10

Latissimis Dorsi

Question 11

Rib Elevation

Answer 11

Serratus Posterior Superior (inspiration)

Question 12

Rib Depression

Answer 12

Serratus Posterior Inferior (exhalation)

Question 13

Lateral Neck Flexion

Answer 13

Splenius Capitus/ Splenius Cervicis

Question 14

Rotation of Head

Answer 14

Splenius Capitus/Splenius Cervicis

Question 15

Head/Neck Extension

Answer 15

Bilateral Splenius Capitus/ Splenius Cervicis

Semispinalis Capitus/ Semispinals Cervicis

Question 16

Lateral Flexion

Answer 16

Unilateral Erector Spinae (ILS)

Question 17

Extension of Back

Answer 17

Rotators
Bilateral Erector Spinae (ILS)
Semispinalis

Question 18

Rotation of Back to Contralateral Side

Answer 18

Multifidus (lumbar)

Rotators (thoracic)

Question 19

Stabilization of Vertebrae

Answer 19

Multifidus