Vertebral Column, Thorax, and Abdominal Wall

Question 1

Extends vertebral column

Answer 1

Iliocostalis

Question 2

Extends, laterally flexes, and rotates vertebral column

Answer 2

Cervicis, Thoracis, Lumborum

Question 3

Extends head

Answer 3

Capitis

Question 4

Extends neck

Answer 4

Cervicis

Question 5

Extends vertebral column

Answer 5

Thoracis

Question 6

Extends and rotates neck

Answer 6

Semispinalis capitis

Question 7

Extends, rotates, and laterally flexes neck

Answer 7

Splenius capitis

Question 8

Extends back and neck

Answer 8

Interspinales

Question 9

Laterally flexes vertebral column

Answer 9

Intertransversarii

Question 10

Extends and rotates vertebral column

Answer 10

Multifudus, Rotatores

Question 11

Inspiration

Answer 11

Diaphragm

Question 12

Quiet inspiration; elevates ribs

Answer 12

External Intercostals

Question 13

Forced inspiration; depresses ribs

Answer 13

Internal Intercostals

Question 14

Elevates first rib

Answer 14

Anterior and Medial Scalene

Question 15

Elevates second rib

Answer 15

Posterior Scalene

Question 16

Flexes vertebral column; compresses abdomen

Answer 16

Rectus abdominis

Question 17

Flexes and rotates vertebral column; compresses abdomen; depresses thorax

Answer 17

Internal and External Abdominal Oblique

Question 18

Compresses abdomen

Answer 18

Transversus abdominis

Question 19

Laterally flexes vertebral column

Answer 19

Quadratus lumborum