Muscles of the back, abdomen and neck actions Flashcards
1
Q
Splenius Capitus
A
Unilateral: neck lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation
Bilateral: neck extension
2
Q
Splenius Cervicis
A
Unilateral: neck lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation
Bilateral: neck extension
3
Q
Longissimus
A
Unilateral: lateral flexion of the vertebral column
Bilateral: extension of the vertebral column
4
Q
Iliocostalis
A
Unilateral: lateral flexion of the vertebral column
Bilateral: extension of the vertebral column
5
Q
Spinalis
A
Unilateral: lateral flexion of the vertebral column
Bilateral: extension of the vertebral column
6
Q
Semispinalis
A
Contralateral rotation of cervical region
Extension of the vertebral column