Trunk Flashcards
1
Q
Parts of the trunk
A
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis/perineum
2
Q
Bones of the trunk
A
Spine
Ribs
Pelvis
3
Q
4 curves of the vertebral column
A
cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
4
Q
Abnormal curve: Kyphosis
A
Thoracic curve leading to rounded shoulders
5
Q
Abnormal curve: Lordosis
A
Lumbar curve-hollow back
6
Q
Abnormal curve: Scoliosis
A
curve
7
Q
Movements of the trunk
A
Flexion
Extension
Right and left side flexion
Right and left rotation
8
Q
Muscles moving the trunk
A
Abdominal muscles
Deep muscles of the back
Superficial muscles of the back
9
Q
Muscles of the abdomen
A
Rectus abdominis x 2 Obliques x 2 pairs (external and internal) Transverse abdominis x 2 Erector Spinae (sacrospinalis) x 2
10
Q
Trunk flexion
A
Rectus abdominus
Obliques
11
Q
Trunk extension
A
Erector spinae
12
Q
Trunk rotation
A
Obliques
13
Q
Trunk slide bending
A
Obliques
14
Q
Muscles of head and neck
A
Sternocleidomastoid
