Neck, Back and Muscles of the Vertebral Column

Question 1

extensors of the vertebral column

Answer 1

epaxial group - lies dorsal to the transverse processes of the vertebrae

Question 2

Main flexors of the vertebral column

Answer 2

Hypaxial group - lie ventral to the vertebral bodies and transverse processes

Question 3

What are the three parallel muscle masses, or systems, affiliated with the dorsal vertebral column (epaxial muscles)

Answer 3

Medial group - transversospinalis system
Intermediate group - longissimus system
Lateral group - iliocostalis system

Question 4

What envelops the three dorsal vertebral muscle systems and lies superficial to them?

Answer 4

thoracoculumbar fascia - deep fascia of the trunk

Question 5

Regional terms used to name thevarious parts of the iliocostalis and longissimus systems

Answer 5

capitis, cervicis, thoracis, lumborum

Question 6

iliocostalis system components

Answer 6

iliocostalis lumorum and thoracis

Question 7

longissimus system components

Answer 7

longissimus thoracis and lumborum

long. cervicis
long. capitis

Question 8

transversospinalis system

Answer 8

extends from the sacrum to the head and includes 5 muscles

Question 9

skipped slides 30-33 (go back)

Answer 9

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Question 10

carotid sheath

Answer 10

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Question 11

Inspiratory muscles

Answer 11

diaphragm
serratus dorsalis cranialis
scalenus
rectus thoracis
external intercostals

Question 12

expiratory muscles

Answer 12

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