Muscle Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Iliocostalis system
A
Extension and lateral movement of vertebral column
2
Q
Longissimus system
A
Extension and lateral movement of vertebral column
3
Q
Transversospinalis system
A
Extension and lateral movement of vertebral column
4
Q
Splenius
A
Extend head and neck, lateral flexion of the neck
5
Q
Semispinalis capitis
A
Extend head and neck, lateral flexion of the neck
6
Q
Longus colli
A
Flex neck
7
Q
Longus capitis
A
Flex alanto-occipital joint and draw neck ventrally
