Spine Flashcards
1
Q
What muscles Flex the spine?
A
Rectus Abdominis External Oblique (bilaterally) Internal Oblique (bilaterally)
2
Q
What muscles extend the spine?
A
Longissimus Iliocostalis Multifidus Spinalis Quadratus Lumborum (assists)
3
Q
Name the deep spinal (segmental) muscles which also extend the spine?
A
Interspinalis
Intertransversarii
Rotatores
4
Q
Which muscles rotate the spine?
A
External Obliques (to opposite side)
Internal Obliques (to same side)
Multifidus (to opposite side)
Rotatores (to opposite side)
5
Q
Which muscles laterally flex the spine?
A
External Oblique
Internal Oblique
Quadratus Lumborum
Erector Spinae Groups
Spinalis
Longissimus
Iliocostalis
6
Q
Rectus Abdominis
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7
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External Oblique (bilaterally)
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8
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Internal Oblique
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9
Q
Longissimus
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10
Q
Iliocostalis
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11
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Multifidus
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12
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Spinalis
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13
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Quadratus Lumborum
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