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Week Eight Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the vertebral column?

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Functions:
o Protection
o Support weight
-Vertebrae from different regions present similar characteristics
-The primary function of the vertebral column is to protect spinal cord and spinal nerves

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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the splenius capitus and cervicis?

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-Proximal
o Capitus: lower ½ nuchal ligament, spinous processes C7-T3/4, supraspinous ligament
o Cervicis: spinous processes T3/4-T6
-Distal
o Capitus: mastoid process, lateral 1/3 nuchal line
o Cervicis: transverse processes C1-C3/4

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What is the action of the splenius capitus and cervicis?

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Action: Unilateral: lateral flexion, ipsilateral rotation Bilateral: neck extension

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What is the nerve supply of the splenius capitus and cervicis?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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What is the distal attachment of the erector spinae?

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-Broad tendon, supraspinous ligament, sacroiliac ligaments, median sacral crest, posterior iliac crest, lumbar & thoracic spinous processes

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What is the proximal attachment of the erector spinae?

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  • Iliocostalis: lower ribs and cervical transverse processes
  • Longissimus: ribs between tubercles & transverse processes, mastoid process
  • Spinalis: upper thoracic spinous processes & cranium
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What is the nerve supply of the erector spinae?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Describe the transversospinalis

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  • Semispinalis: more developed in cervical region
  • Multifidus: more developed in lumbar region
  • Rotatores: more developed in thoracic region
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Transversospinalis?

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  • Proximal: transverse processes
  • Distal: spine of vertebrae
  • In oblique, superior & medial direction
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Semispinalis?

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  • Proximal: transverse processes of C4-T12

- Distal: between superior & inferior nuchal lines, nuchal ligament

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What is the action of the Semispinalis?

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Action: contralateral rotation of cervical region & extension of vertebral column

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What is the nerve supply of the Semispinalis?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Multifidus?

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-Proximal
o Lumbar: posterior sacrum, PSIS, erector spinae aponeurosis, sacroiliac ligaments
o Thoracic: all thoracic transverse processes Cervical: articular processes
-Distal
o Whole length of the spinous processes of the vertebrae

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What is the action of the Multifidus?

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Action: stabilise vertebrae during local movements of vertebral column and trunk

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What is the nerve supply of the Multifidus?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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What is the action of the Interspinalis and intertransversarii?

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Action: stabilise vertebrae

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What is the nerve supply of the Interspinalis and intertransversarii?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Quadratus Lumborum?

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  • P: transverse process of L5 & posterior iliac crest

- D: lower border of 12th rib & lumbar transverse processes L1 to L4

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What is the action and function of the Quadratus Lumborum?

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Action & Function: lateral flexion of spine & fixator of 12th rib during respiration

20
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What is the nerve supply of the Quadratus Lumborum?

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NS: anterior rami of spinal nerves T12- L3/L4

21
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What is the superior and inferior attachment of the Sternocleidomastoid?

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  • Superior: mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line
  • Inferior: anterior-superior sternum (manubrium) and medial 1/3 of clavicle
22
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What is the action and function of the Sternocleidomastoid?

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Action & Function
o Unilateral: neck lateral flexion and contralateral rotation
o Bilateral: Neck extension in upright position; neck flexion in supine; accessory muscle of inspiration

23
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What is the nerve supply of the Sternocleidomastoid?

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NS: accessory nerve

24
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What are the Prevertebral Muscles?

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  • Anterior scalene
  • Middle scalene
  • Posterior scalene
25
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What is the superior and inferior attachment of the anterior scalene?

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  • Superior: transverse processes of C3-C6

- Inferior: 1st rib

26
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What is the action and function of the anterior scalene?

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Action & Function: flex head; accessory muscle of inspiration

27
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What is the nerve supply of the anterior scalene?

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Innervation: anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves

28
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What is the superior and inferior attachment of the Middle scalene?

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  • Superior: transverse processes of C5-C7

- Inferior: superior surface of 1st rib

29
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What is the action and function of the Middle scalene?

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Action & Function: flex neck laterally; accessory muscle of inspiration

30
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What is the nerve supply of the Middle scalene?

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Innervation: anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves

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What is the superior and inferior attachment of the Posterior scalene?

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  • Superior: transverse processes of C5-C7

- Inferior: external border of second rib

32
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What is the action and function of the Posterior scalene?

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Action & Function: flex neck laterally; accessory muscle of inspiration

33
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What is the nerve supply of the Posterior scalene?

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Innervation: anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves

34
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What are the Suboccipital muscles?

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  • Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
  • Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
  • Obliquus Capitis Superior
  • Obliquus Capitis Inferior
35
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor?

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  • P: tubercle of posterior arch of atlas (C1)

- D: medial part of inferior nuchal line

36
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What is the action of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor?

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Action: extension of head on atlas

37
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What is the nerve supply of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerve C1

38
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major?

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  • P: spinous process of axis (C2)

- D: lateral part of inferior nuchal line

39
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What is the action of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major?

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Action: extension of head and ipsilateral rotation

40
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What is the nerve supply of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerve C1

41
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Obliquus Capitis Superior?

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  • P: transverse process of atlas (C1)

- D: between superior & inferior nuchal lines

42
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What is the action of the Obliquus Capitis Superior?

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Action: Unilateral: skull/C1 rotation Bilateral: extends head

43
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What is the nerve supply of the Obliquus Capitis Superior?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerve C1

44
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior?

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  • P: tubercle of posterior arch of axis (C2)

- D: transverse process of atlas (C1)

45
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What is the action of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior?

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Action: “no” Unilateral: turns head ipsilaterally Bilateral: extends atlas on axis

46
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What is the nerve supply of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior?

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NS: posterior rami of spinal nerve C1

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