Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Trapezius, origin
A
Occipital bone, thoracic vertebrae
2
Q
Trapezius, insertion
A
Scapula and clavicle
3
Q
Trapezius, action
A
Elevates scapula
4
Q
Splenius, origin
A
Cervical and thoracic vertebrae
5
Q
Splenius, insertion
A
Occipital bone, mastoid process
6
Q
Splenius, action
A
Together- extend the neck
Separately- rotate head side to side
7
Q
Iliocostalis, origin
A
Iliac and sacral crest, ribs
8
Q
Iliocostalis, insertion
A
Cervical and thoracic vertebrae, ribs
9
Q
Iliocostal, action
A
Extends vertebral column
10
Q
Longissimus, origin
A
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
11
Q
Longissimus, insertion
A
Cervical vertebrae and ribs
12
Q
Longissimus, action
A
Extends vertebral column
13
Q
Spinalis, origin
A
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
14
Q
Spinalis, insertion
A
Axis and thoracic vertebrae
15
Q
Spinalis, action
A
Extends vertebral column
