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Bony Landmark: Serratus Posterior Superior

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Spinous Process C7-T3
to
Inferior Borders of Ribs 2-5

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Bony Landmark: Serratus Posterior Inferior

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Spinous Process T11-L2
to
Inferior Boarders of Ribs 9-12

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Bony Landmark: Erector Spinae

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TLF attached to the sacrum, iliac crest, spinous processes T11-L5, supraspinous ligament, angles of ribs to costal angels (iliocostalis), ribs & transverse processes (longissimus) & spinous processes (spinalis)

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Bony Landmark: Semispinalis

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Transverse Processes
to
Distant Superior Spinous Processes

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Bony Landmark: Multifidus

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Sacrum, Posterior SI Ligament, Posterior Iliac Spine, Transverse Processes
to
More Superior Spinous Processes

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Bony Landmark: Rotatores Longus & Brevis

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Transverse to Spinous Process of Vertebra above (1-2 levels)

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Bony Landmark: Interspinales

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Between Spinous Processes of Adjacent Vertebrae

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Bony Landmark: Intertransversarii

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Between the Transverse Processes of Adjacent Vertebrae

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Three Types of Erector Spinae

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Spinalis
Longissimus
Iliocostalis

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Muscles of Transversospinales

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Semispinalis
Multifidus
Rotatores Longus & Brevis

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Function: Serratus Posterior Superior & Inferior

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Proprioception of the thoracic wall

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Action: Erector Spinae

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Extension & Lateral Flexion of the Vertebral Column

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Action: Semispinalis

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Extension & Contralateral Rotation of the Vertebral Column

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Action: Multifidus

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Extension & Contralateral Rotation of the Vertebral Column

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Action: Rotatores Longus & Brevis

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Extension & Contralateral Rotation of the Vertebral Column

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Action: Interspinales

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Extension of Spine
Proprioception

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Action: Intertransversarii

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Lateral Flexion of Spine
Proprioception

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Innervation: Serratus Posterior Superior & Inferior

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Intercostal nerves
(superior= T1-4, inferior= T9-12)

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Regions of Spinalis Muscles

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Capitis (Semispinalis Capitis), Cervicis, Thoracis

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Regions of Longissimus Muscles

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Capitis, Cervicis, Thoracis

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Regions of Iliocostalis Muscles

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Cervicis, Thoracis, Lumborum

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Regions of Semispinalis Muscles

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Capitis, Cervicis, Thoracis

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Regions of Multifidus Muscles

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Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral

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Regions of Interspinales Muscles

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Cervical (6)
Thoracic (2-3)
Lumbar (4)

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Innervation of Back Muscles
Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerves
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Bony Landmarks: Splenius Cervicis
Spinous Processes of T3-T6 to Posterior Tubercles of Transverse Processes of C1-C3
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Bony Landmarks: Splenius Capitis
Ligamentum Nuchae and Spinous Processes C7-T4 to Mastoid Process
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Actions: Splenius Cervicis
Extension, Lateral Flexion, Ipsilateral Rotation
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Actions: Splenius Capitis
Extension, Lateral Flexion, Ipsilateral Rotation
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Innervation: Splenius Cervicis
Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerves
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Innervation: Splenius Capitis
Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerves
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Bony Attachments: Anterior Longitudinal Ligaments
Anterior Surfaces of Vertebral Bodies & Intervertebral Discs
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Anterior Longitudinal Ligament blends into...
Anterior Atlanto-Occipital Membrane
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Bony Attachments: Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments
Posterior Surfaces of Vertebral Bodies & Intervertebral Discs
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Posterior Longitudinal becomes...
Tectorial Membrane
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Bony Attachments: Ligamentum Flavum Ligaments
Interconnected Adjacent Laminae
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Bony Attachments: Supraspinous Ligaments
Apices of Spinous Processes C7 to Sacrum
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Bony Attachments: Interspinous Ligaments
Interconnect Adjacent Spinous Processes
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Bony Attachments: Intertransverse Ligaments
Interconnect Adjacent Transverse Processes
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Functions: Anterior Longitudinal Ligaments
Stabilizes Vertebral Column and Prevents Hyperextension
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Functions: Posterior Longitudinal Ligaments
Prevents -Hyperflexion of the Vertebral Column -Posterior Extrusion of Nucleus Pulposus
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Functions: Ligamentum Flavum Ligaments
Resist Terminal Flexion Between Vertebrae
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Bony Attachments: Ligamentum Nuchae
C7 Spinous Process to External Occipital Protuberance w/ Slips to Intervening Spinous Processes
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Bony Attachments: Transverse (Cruciate) of Atlas
Lateral Mass to Lateral Mass of Atlas
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Function: Ligamentum Nuchae
Attachment for Cervical Muscles
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Function: Transverse (Cruciate) of Atlas
Maintain Integrity of Articulation Between Dens and Anterior Arch of the Atlas
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What are the Extrinsic Back Muscles?
Superficial: Traps, Lats, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae Intermediate: Serratus Posterior Superior & Inferior
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What are the Intrinsic / Superficial Back Muscles?
Splenius Cervicis Splenius Capitis
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What are the Intrinsic / Intermediate Back Muscles?
Erector Spinae: Spinalis Longissimus Iliocostalis
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What are Intrinsic / Deep Back Muscles?
Semispinalis Multifidus Rotators Longus & Brevis Interspinales Intertransversarii
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Function of the Costal Facets
Articulates with the head of rib
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Function of Vertebral Foramen
Houses Spinal Cord
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Function of Vertebral Notches
Transmits Spinal Nerves and Radicular Vessels
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Function of Costotubercular Facet
Articulates with Tubercle of Rib
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Function of Superior and Inferior Articular Process/Facet
Articulates with adjacent vertebra
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Attachments to Spinous Processes
Trapezius Rhomboids Spinalis Semispinalis Multifidus Rotators Muscles Supraspinous Ligament
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Attachments to Mammillary Process
Multifidus
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Function of Atlas’ Superior Facet
Articulates With Occipital Condyles
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Function of Atlas’ Inferior Facet
Articulates with Axis
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Function of Groove for Vertebral Artery on Atlas
Houses Vertebral a. and v. & Suboccipital n.
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Attachments to Posterior Tubercle of Atlas
Ligamentum Nuchae Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
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Function of Transverse Foramen
Transmits the Vertebral a. & v.
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Function of Axis’ Superior Articular Facet
Articulates with Atlas
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Function of Vertebral Notch on Pedicle of Axis
Transmits C3 Spinal Nerve
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Bony Landmark: Latissimus Dorsi
Spinous Process of Thoracic Spine Thoracolumbar Fascia Illiac Crest to Floor of the Intertubercular Sulcus of the Humerus
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Bony Landmark: Trapezius
Superior Nuchal Line, External Occipital Protuberance, Ligament Nuchal, Spinous Process of C & T Spine to Clavicle & Acromion
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Bony Landmark: Rhomboids
Minor: Ligament Nuchal, Spinous Process C7-T1 Major: Spinous Process T2-T5 to Medial Boarder of Scapula
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Bony Landmark: Levator Scapulae
Transverse Process C1-C4 to Superior Angle & Superomedial Boarder of Scapula
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Action: Latissimus Dorsi
Adduction, Extension, Medial Rotation of Humerus
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Action: Trapezius
Upper: Elevation & Upward Rotation Mid: Retraction Lower: Depress & Upward Rotation
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Action: Rhomboids
Retraction, Elevation (Minor), Downward Rotation (Scapula)
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Action: Levator Scapula
Elevate, Downward Rotation (Scapula)
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Innervation: Latissimus Dorsi
Thoracodorsal Nerve (C6-c8)
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Innervation: Trapezius
(S) C3-C4 (M) CN-XI Accessory Nerve
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Innervation: Rhomboids
(S) C3-C4 (M) Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4-C5)
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Innervation: Levator Scapula
(S) C3-C4 (M) Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4-C5)

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