Muscles Of The Vertebral Column Flashcards by Eric Kim | Brainscape

Q

Spinalis muscle column

Erector spinae

A

Spinous processes of lumbar vertebrae

Spinous processes of cervical vertebrae

Extend vertebral column

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Longissimus muscle column

Erector spinae

A

Transverse processes of vertebrae

Mastoid process of capitis

Extend vertebral column

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Iliocostalis muscle column

Erector spinae

A

Posterior surfaces of ribs

Trnasverse processes of cervical vertebrae

Extend vertebral column

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Semispinalis capitis, cervicis, thoracis

Transversospinal

A

Transverse processes of C4-T6

Spinous processes of vertebrae

Extend the vertebral column

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Multifidus

Transversospinal

A

Sacrum

Spinous processes of L5-C2

Assists in maintaining posture

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Rotatores

Transversospinal

A

Transverse process of one vertebra

Spinous process of next vertebrae

Extend vertebral column

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Quadratus lumborum

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Iliac crest

Rib 12

Extend vertebral column

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