Kines Part 3 Spine & Thorax
how many ribs do we have on each side of the body?
12
How many vertebrae form the vertebral column?
24
how many true ribs do we have on each side of the body?
7
which vertebra does not have a spinous process?
C-1
which of the following is an action of the oblique capitis Superior?
Rock and tilt the head back into extension
which of the following is an action of the rectus capitis posterior minor?
Rock and tilt the head back into extension
which bony Landmark is horizontal to the level of the spinous processes of T2?
Superior angle of the scapula
which bony Landmark is often horizontal to the level of spinous processes of T2?
Superior angle of the scapula
which vertebrae can be located at the base of the neck?
c. 7
which section of the vertebral column is capable of the most movement?
cervical
what is the name of the anterior curve of the vertebral column in the neck?
cervical lordosis
which of the following is an action of the transverse abdominis?
compress abdominal contents
what is the structure that extends off of the ribs and attaches to the sternum?
costal cartilage
which of the following is an action of the serratus posterior inferior?
depress ribs during exhalation
In contrast to the erector spinae group, The fibers of the transversospinalis group run in which direction?
diagonal
a hiccup is caused by involuntary contraction of which muscle?
diaphragm
what is the primary muscle of respiration?
diaphragm
which of the following is an action of the internal intercostals?
draw the ribs inferiorly (decreasing the space of the thoracic cavity)
which of the following is an action of the serratus posterior Superior?
elevate ribs during inhalation
Which of the following muscles of the spine are the most superficial?
erector spinae
which of the following is an action of the multifidi?
extend vertebral column
which of the following is an action of the spinalis?
extend vertebral column
which of the following is an action of the semispinalis capitis?
extend vertebral column and head
Which movement of the vertebral column would shorten the fibers of the erector spinae muscles?
extension
which of the following is an action of the rectus abdominis?
flex vertebral column
what type of ribs are Eleventh and 12th?
floating
Which muscle acts as a synergist with the quadratus lumborum during lateral flexion of the vertebral column to the right?
iliocostalis on right side
which of the following is an action of the diaphragm?
increase volume of thoracic cavity
during what activity is the diaphragm central tendon pulled inferiorly?
inhalation
what action could you ask your partner to perform to feel the first rib move?
inhaling into upper chest
which muscles are located directly between the ribs?
intercostals
what is the trough like space between the spinous and transverse processes of the vertebrae?
lamina Groove
which of the following is an action of the iliocostalis?
laterally flex vertebral column to the same side
which of the following is an action of the longissimus?
laterally flex vertebral column to the same side
which of the following is an action of the quadratus lumborum?
laterally tilt the pelvis
Which of the muscles in the erector spinae group have an attachment on the skull?
longissimus
which portion of the spine is designed to support the weight of the upper body?
lumbar
what is the name of the superior portion of the sternum?
manubrium
Which are the only muscles with fibers that lie across the posterior surface of the sacrum?
multifidi
which of the following is actually an abdominal muscle located on the posterior side of the thorax?
quadratus lumborum
which abdominal muscle creates the washboard look?
rectus abdominis
which abdominal muscle runs vertically from the rib cage to the pubic crest?
rectus abdominis
the serratus posterior Superior and inferior muscles affect the movement of what area of the body?
ribs
which of the following is an action of the splenius capitis?
rotate head and neck to same side
which of the following is an action of the oblique capitis inferior
rotate head to same side
which of the following is an action of the rectus capitis posterior major?
rotate head to same side
which of the following is an action of the external oblique?
rotate vertebral column to opposite side
which of the following is an action of the rotatores?
rotate vertebral column to opposite side
which of the following is an action of the internal oblique?
rotate vertebral column to the same side
Which movement of the vertebral column will lengthen the fibers of the multifidi the right side of the body?
rotation to the right
Which of the following is a list of the erector spinae muscles from the most medial to most lateral?
spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis
the interspinalis muscles band which bony structures?
spinous processes
what forms the visible row of bumps running down the center of the back?
spinous processes
the thorax is compromised of which two structures?
sternum and rib cage
which vertebra is often horizontal to the level of the inferior angle of the scapula?
t7
which section of the vertebral column is compromised of 12 vertebrae
thoracic
The Erectors lie deep in the lumbar region to what connective tissue structure?
thoracolumbar apineurosis
