Muscle Action: Spine Flashcards
1
Q
Cervical intervertebral joints: Flexion
A
SCM
Longus colli
Scalenes
2
Q
Cervical intervertebral joints: Extension
A
Splenius cervicis
Semisplenius cervicis
Iliocostalis cervicis
Multifidus
Trapezius
3
Q
Cervical intervertebral joints: Rotation & SB
A
SCM
Scalenes
Splenius
Longissimus cervicis Iliocostalis cervicis Multifidus
Levator scapular
4
Q
Thoracic and lumbar intervertebral joints: Flexion
A
Rectus abdominis
Internal oblique
External oblique
5
Q
Thoracic and lumbar intervertebral joints: Extension
A
Erector spinae
Quadratus lumborum
Multifidus
6
Q
Thoracic and lumbar intervertebral joints: Rotation & SB
A
Psoas major
Quadratus lumborum
Obliques
Multifidus
Longissimus thoracis
Rotatores