Muscles of Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Group of superficial muscles of vertebral column (3)
A
Erector Spinae
- Spinalis
- Longissimus
- Iliocostalis
2
Q
Action - Erector Spinae
A
prime extensors of vert. column flexion (forward bend) extension (backbend) rotation lateral flexion (side bend)
3
Q
Spinalis divisions (3)
A
- spinalis thoracis
- spinalis cervicis
- spinalis capitis
4
Q
Longissimus divisions (3)
A
- longissimus thoracis
- longissimus cervicis
- longissimus capitis
5
Q
Iliocostalis divisions (3)
A
- iliocostalis lumborum
- iliocostalis thoracis
- iliocostalis cervicis