Spinal Final Exam: Section X. cont--Suboccipital M., Accessory M., A&L Deep C M., Post. Abd. M., & Select Thorax M Flashcards
What muscles are included in the suboccipital muscle group?
rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor, obliquus capitis inferior, and obliquus capitis superior
Which suboccipital muscle lacks an attachment to the skull?
obliquus capitis inferior
Which nerve will innervate all suboccipital muscles?
the dorsal ramus of C1, the suboccipital nerve
What is the origin of the rectus capitis posterior major?
the spinous tubercle of C2
What is the insertion of the rectus capitis posterior minor?
inferior nuchal line laterally
Contraction of rectus capitis posterior major will result in what movements?
turns the face to the side, bilaterally acts to extend the head
What is the origin of the rectus capitis posterior minor?
the posterior tubercle of the posterior arch of C1
What is the insertion of the rectus capitis posterior minor?
inferior nuchal line medially
Contraction of rectus capitis posterior minor will result in what movement?
extends the head
What is the origin of the obliquus capitis inferior?
C2 spinous process and lamina
What is the insertion of the obliquus capitis inferior?
transverse process of C1
Contraction of obliquus capitis inferior will result in what movement?
turns the face to the side
What is the origin of the obliquus capitis superior?
the posterior tubercle of the transverse process of C1
What is the insertion of the obliquus capitis superior?
between superior nuchal line and inferior nuchal line
Contraction of obliquus capitis superior will result in what movements?
lateral flexion/lateral bending of the head, bilaterally acts to extend the head
An increase in the density of muscle spindles is most apparent in which suboccipital muscle?
obliquus capitis inferior
Suboccipital muscle feedback relays to what additional locations in the brain?
extraocular nuclei of origin, primary visual cortex, and vestibular nuclei
What is the result of communication between suboccipital muscles, visual centers, and vestibular centers?
coordination of head and eye position
What is the proposed function of the suboccipital muscle group?
postural stabilizers of the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joints
Which suboccipital muscles are known to attach to dura mater?
rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor and, obliquus capitis inferior
Interspinalis is paired in which regions of the spine?
cervical and lumbar regions
At what locations will interspinalis be absent along the spine?
T3-T4 down to T10-T11
Based on the density of muscle spindles what is the proposed function of the interspinalis?
acts as a proprioceptive transducer in conjunction with intertrasnversarii to coordinate the smooth movement of the spine and to maintain appropriate posture
Intertransversarii are paired in which region(s) of the spine?
cervical and lumbar regions
In which region of the spine are intertrasnversarii best developed?
cervical region
Which of the cervical intertransversarii is innerated by dorsal rami of cervical spinal nerves?
posterior medial belly, cervical intertransversarii
What is the origin of the medial belly of the lumbar intertransversarii?
accessory process of transverse process L1-L4
mammillary process of superior articular process L1-L4
What is the insertion of the medial belly of the lumbar intertransversarii?
mammillary process of superior articular process the segment below (L2-L5)
Which of the lumbar intertransversarii is innervated by dorsal rami of lumbar spinal nerves?
medial belly, lumbar intertransversarii
Which of the lumbar intertransversarii is innervated by ventral rami of lumbar spinal nerves?
anterior laterally belly and posterior lateral belly, lumbar intertransversarii
Which muscle group is innervated by both dorsal rami and ventral rami of spinal nerves?
intertransversarii
Based on the density of muscle spindles what is the proposed function of intertransversarii?
acts as a proprioceptive transducer in conjunction with interspinalis to coordinate the smooth movement of the spine and to maintain appropriate posture
What is the origin of the longus colli?
vertebral bodies of C5-C7, T1-T3, and anterior tubercles of transverse processes C3-C5