Spine (6A/6B) Flashcards

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Spine

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  • cervical = 7 vertebrae (8 cervical spinal nerves
  • thoracic = 12 vertebrae
  • lumbar = 5 vertabrae
  • sacrum = 5 vertabrae (fused into 1 unit)
  • coccyx = 1 unit
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Splenii

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  • splenius capitus
  • splenius cervicus
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Attachments of splenii

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  • inferior (stationary) = spinous processes of spine
  • superior = skull, transverse processes of spine
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Innervation of splenii

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Dorsal rami

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Actions of splenii

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  • rotate the head and neck to the same side (unilaterally)
  • laterally flex the head and neck to the same side (unilaterally)
  • extend the head and neck (bilaterally)
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Erector spinae group

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Lateral to medial
- iliocostalis
- longissimus
- spinalis

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Attachments of erector spinae group

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  • inferior (stationary) = lower T-spine and L-spine spinous processes and thoracolumbar fascia
  • superior = C-spine and T-spine transverse processes, skull, and ribs
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Innervation of erector spinae group

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Dorsal rami

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Actions of erector spinae group

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  • laterally flex vertebral column to the same side (unilaterally)
  • extend the vertebral column (bilaterally)
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Transversospinalis group

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Longest to shortest (fiber length)
- semispinalis
- multifidi
- rotatores

  • ex question = what plane does unilateral contraction of transversospinalis does? Transverse plan
  • while erector group muscles are long and span the back, transversospinalis are short and only span a few vertebrae
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Attachments of transversospinalis group

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  • inferior (stationary) = transverse processes of vertebrae
  • superior = spinous processes of vertebrae and nuchal line (semispinalis)
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Innervation of transversospinalis group

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Dorsal rami

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Actions of transversospinalis group

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  • rotate the vertebral column to the opposite side (unilaterally)
  • extend the vertebral column and head (bilaterally)
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Attachments of serratus posterior superior and inferior

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  • small and feather-like like their anterior counterpart
  • proximal = spine
  • distal = ribs
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Innervation of serratus posterior superior and inferior

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Dorsal rami

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Actions of serratus posterior superior and inferior

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  • elevates ribs during respiration (superior)
  • depress ribs during respiration (inferior)
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Attachments of quadratics lumborum

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  • deep to erector spinae (and thoracodorsal fascia) in lumbar region
  • inferior (stationary) = iliac crest of pelvis
  • superior = lowest ribs and transverse processes of lumbar spine
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Innervation of quadratics lumborum

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Lumbar plexus (ventral rami)

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Actions of quadratics lumborum

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  • laterally flex vertebral column to the same side (unilaterally)
  • fix the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation (bilaterally)
  • assist to extend vertebral column (bilaterally)
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Open-chain

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Involve free movement of the distal body segment in space, allowing joints to move together or independently of others

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Closed chain

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Involves proximal joint(s) moving in relation to a fixed (non moving) distal segment

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Resistance more than effort

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Nothing happens, the body can’t move

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Resistance equals effort

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Isometric contraction

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Effort more than resistance

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Concentric or eccentric contraction

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Resistance arm

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Distance from the joint doing the work (action) to resistance

the longer the resistance arm, the more effort the muscle has to exert to overcome this force

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Concentric contraction

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Going against gravity

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Eccentric contraction

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Going with gravity

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Attachments of sternocleidomastoid

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  • it says its attachment points = sternum, clavicle, mastoid process of temporal base of skull
  • runs at an angle
  • inferior (stationary) = sternum and clavicle
  • superior = mastoid process of temporal bone
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Innervation of sternocleidomastoid

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Accessory nerve (CN VI) and C2-3

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Actions of sternocleidomastoid

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  • laterally flex the head and neck to the same side (unilaterally)
  • rotate the head and neck to the opposite side (unilaterally)
  • flex the head and neck to the opposite side (unilaterally)
  • flex the neck (bilaterally)
  • assist to elevate the rib cage during inhalation (moving the inferior attachment, sternum, for respiration, inspiration)
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Scalenes

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  • anterior
  • middle
  • posterior
  • brachial plexus goes right through the anterior and middle scalenes
    • if the muscles get tight, what happens? Squeezes the brachial plexus (leading to numbness and muscle weakness)
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Attachments of scalenes

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  • inferior (stationary) = 1st and 2nd ribs
  • superior = transverse processes of C-spine
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Innervation of scalenes

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Ventral rami

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Actions

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  • with ribs fixed, laterally flex the head and neck to the same side (unilaterally)
  • rotate the head and neck to the opposite side (unilaterally)
  • elevate ribs during inhalation (bilaterally with inferior attachment in movement)
  • flex the head and neck (bilaterally)
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Attachments of subclavius

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  • small little muscle that sits under the clavicle
  • proximal = 1st rib
  • distal = clavicle
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Attachments of subclavius

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  • small little muscle that sits under the clavicle
  • proximal = 1st rib
  • distal = clavicle
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Innervation of subclavius

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Nerve to subclavius

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Actions of subclavius

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  • lifts 1st rib in inhalation (important for respiration)
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Linea alba

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  • connective tissue spanning from sternum to pubic symphysis
  • an attachment point for abdominal muscles
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Rectus abdominus

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  • encased in rectus sheath
  • easy to move both attachments
  • antagonists of erector muscles of back
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Attachments of rectus abdominus

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  • inferior (stationary) = pubic symphysis
  • superior = ribs
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Innervation of rectus abdominus

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Ventral rami

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Actions of rectus abdominus

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  • flex the vertebral column (bilaterally)
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Obliques

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  • internal and external obliques form abdominal wall
  • internal deep to external
  • important for compressing abdominal contents
  • muscle fibers run in opposite directions
  • internal and external are antagonists
  • unilaterally muscle contraction on SAME side in rotation = ANTAGONISTS
  • lateral flexion = AGONISTS
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Attachments of obliques

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  • inferior (stationary) = iliac crest, linea alba
  • superior = ribs
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Innervation of obliques

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Ventral rami

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Actions of obliques

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  • laterally flex vertebral column to the same side (unilaterally)
  • rotate vertebral column to the same side (unilaterally)
  • flex the vertebral column (bilaterally)
  • compress abdominal contents (bilaterally)
  • external = bilaterally flex spine
  • external = unilaterally rotate to opposite side (antagonists)
  • internal = unilaterally rotate to same side (antagonists)
  • laterally flex to the same side (unilaterally- agonists)
  • when all contracts = stabilizes
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Attachments of transverse abdominis

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  • deep to abdominal muscles
  • wraps around at thoracolumbar fascia to rectus sheath and linea alba
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Innervation of transverse abdominis

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Ventral rami

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Actions of transverse abdominis

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  • compress abdominal contents (stabilizer)
  • stabilizes with lifting
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Attachments of intercostals

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  • between ribs
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Innervation of intercostals

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Ventral rami

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Actions of intercostals

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  • lifts and depresses ribs for respiration
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Diaphragm

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Forms the floor of thoracic cavity

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Innervation of diaphragm

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Phrenic nerve (C3-5)

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Actions

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  • draw down the central tendon of the diaphragm
  • increase the volume of thoracic cavity during inhalation (by contraction)
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Inhalation

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Ribs elevate

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Expiration

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Ribs depress

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Inhalation muscles

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  • scalenes
  • sternocleidomastoid
  • serratus posterior superior
  • subclavius
  • pectoralis minor
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Expiration muscles

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  • serratus posterior inferior
  • quadratus lumborum
  • rectus abdominus
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Levator ani and coccygeus

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  • pelvic floor muscles
  • continuous membrane of muscles that form the floor of pelvis (known as diaphragm)
  • pelvic floor weakness occurs following birth (especially vagina birth)
  • with all muscles, decrease in stretch and girth as we age
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Innervation of levator ani and coccygeus

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Sacral nerves

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Actions of levator ani and coccygeus

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  • regulate urination and defection (actively)
  • support reproductive organs (passively)
  • stabilization
  • preservation of control and ability to support pelvic organs against gravity both at rest and unexpected loads