Muscles of Vertebral Column

Question 1

Group of superficial muscles of vertebral column (3)

Answer 1

Erector Spinae

1. Spinalis
2. Longissimus
3. Iliocostalis

Question 2

Action - Erector Spinae

Answer 2

prime extensors of vert. column
flexion (forward bend)
extension (backbend)
rotation 
lateral flexion (side bend)

Question 3

Spinalis divisions (3)

Answer 3

1. spinalis thoracis
2. spinalis cervicis
3. spinalis capitis

Question 4

Longissimus divisions (3)

Answer 4

1. longissimus thoracis
2. longissimus cervicis
3. longissimus capitis

Question 5

Iliocostalis divisions (3)

Answer 5

1. iliocostalis lumborum
2. iliocostalis thoracis
3. iliocostalis cervicis