Question 1

Of the three subgroups of the transversospinalis group,which subgroup is oriented the most vertically?

Accepted Answer

A) semispinalis 
B) longissimus 
C) multifidus 
D) rotatores 
A) semispinalis 
B) longissimus 
C) multifidus 
D) rotatores

Question 2

Which is an action of the rectus abdominis?

Accepted Answer

A) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
B) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
B) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 3

Which is (are)an action of the splenius cervicis?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) contralateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints 
A) flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) contralateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 4

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

Accepted Answer

A) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
B) flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints 
C) contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints 
A) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
B) flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints 
C) contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints

Question 5

What provides innervation for the rotatores?

Accepted Answer

A) trigeminal nerve (CN V) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) spinal nerves 
D) intercostal nerves 
A) trigeminal nerve (CN V) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) spinal nerves 
D) intercostal nerves

Question 6

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

Accepted Answer

A) axis (C2)to the mastoid process of the temporal bone 
B) transverse processes of C1-C4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula 
C) axis (C2)to the occiput 
D) atlas (C1)to the occiput 
A) axis (C2)to the mastoid process of the temporal bone 
B) transverse processes of C1-C4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula 
C) axis (C2)to the occiput 
D) atlas (C1)to the occiput

Question 7

What provides innervation for the iliocostalis?

Accepted Answer

A) facial nerve (CN VII) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) intercostal nerves 
D) spinal nerves 
A) facial nerve (CN VII) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) intercostal nerves 
D) spinal nerves

Question 8

Which is an action of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
B) abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) protraction of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
D) retraction of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
A) flexion of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
B) abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) protraction of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
D) retraction of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint

Question 9

Anterior scalene syndrome can cause entrapment of the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery between which two muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) anterior scalene and sternocleidomastoid 
B) anterior scalene and sternohyoid 
C) anterior scalene and middle scalene 
D) anterior scalene and longus colli 
A) anterior scalene and sternocleidomastoid 
B) anterior scalene and sternohyoid 
C) anterior scalene and middle scalene 
D) anterior scalene and longus colli

Question 10

Which are the attachments of the multifidus?

Accepted Answer

A) posterior sacrum,posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS),posterior sacroiliac ligament,and L5-C4 to the spinous processes of vertebrae three to four segmental levels superior to the inferior attachment 
B) transverse process (inferiorly)to the lamina (superiorly) 
C) transverse processes of C7-T10 and the articular processes of C4-C6 to the spinous processes of C2-T4 and the occipital bone 
D) sacrum,iliac crest,and transverse processes of L1-L5 and T1-T5 and the articular processes of C5-C7 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone,ribs four through twelve,and the transverse processes of T1-T12 and C2-C6 
A) posterior sacrum,posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS),posterior sacroiliac ligament,and L5-C4 to the spinous processes of vertebrae three to four segmental levels superior to the inferior attachment 
B) transverse process (inferiorly)to the lamina (superiorly) 
C) transverse processes of C7-T10 and the articular processes of C4-C6 to the spinous processes of C2-T4 and the occipital bone 
D) sacrum,iliac crest,and transverse processes of L1-L5 and T1-T5 and the articular processes of C5-C7 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone,ribs four through twelve,and the transverse processes of T1-T12 and C2-C6

Question 11

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows extension of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints

Question 12

Which is an action of the iliocostalis?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 13

Generally,which is an eccentric function of the suboccipital group?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows flexion of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
B) restrains/slows extension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
C) restrains/slows protraction of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
D) restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows flexion of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
B) restrains/slows extension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
C) restrains/slows protraction of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
D) restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 14

Which are the attachments of the middle scalene?

Accepted Answer

A) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the second rib 
B) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the third rib 
C) spinous processes of the cervical spine to the first rib 
D) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the first rib 
A) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the second rib 
B) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the third rib 
C) spinous processes of the cervical spine to the first rib 
D) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the first rib

Question 15

Which is an eccentric function of the quadratus lumborum?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows elevation of the same-side (ipsilateral)pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) restrains/slows depression of the same-side (ipsilateral)pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
A) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows elevation of the same-side (ipsilateral)pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) restrains/slows depression of the same-side (ipsilateral)pelvis at the lumbosacral joint

Question 16

Which are the attachments of the obliquus capitis superior?

Accepted Answer

A) spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3 
B) atlas (C1)to the occiput 
C) axis (C2)to the occiput 
D) axis (C2)to the atlas (C1) 
A) spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3 
B) atlas (C1)to the occiput 
C) axis (C2)to the occiput 
D) axis (C2)to the atlas (C1)

Question 17

Which is an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

Accepted Answer

A) contralateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) lateral rotation of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
A) contralateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) lateral rotation of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints

Question 18

What provides innervation for the rectus capitis anterior?

Accepted Answer

A) brachial plexus 
B) thoracic spinal nerves 
C) cervical spinal nerves 
D) facial nerve (CN VII) 
A) brachial plexus 
B) thoracic spinal nerves 
C) cervical spinal nerves 
D) facial nerve (CN VII)

Question 19

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck laterally with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function of the neck at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows flexion 
B) restrains/slows extension 
C) restrains/slows same-side (ipsilateral)lateral flexion 
D) restrains/slows opposite-side (contralateral)lateral flexion 
A) restrains/slows flexion 
B) restrains/slows extension 
C) restrains/slows same-side (ipsilateral)lateral flexion 
D) restrains/slows opposite-side (contralateral)lateral flexion

Question 20

Which are the attachments of the transversospinalis group?

Accepted Answer

A) thigh to the spine,rib cage,and head 
B) pelvis to the spine and rib cage 
C) inferior trunk to the spine,rib cage,and head 
D) pelvis to the spine and head 
A) thigh to the spine,rib cage,and head 
B) pelvis to the spine and rib cage 
C) inferior trunk to the spine,rib cage,and head 
D) pelvis to the spine and head

Of the three subgroups of the transversospinalis group,which subgroup is oriented the most vertically?

Which is an action of the rectus abdominis?

Which is (are)an action of the splenius cervicis?

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

What provides innervation for the rotatores?

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

What provides innervation for the iliocostalis?

Which is an action of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

Anterior scalene syndrome can cause entrapment of the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery between which two muscles?

Which are the attachments of the multifidus?

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

Which is an action of the iliocostalis?

Generally,which is an eccentric function of the suboccipital group?

Which are the attachments of the middle scalene?

Which is an eccentric function of the quadratus lumborum?

Which are the attachments of the obliquus capitis superior?

Which is an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

What provides innervation for the rectus capitis anterior?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck laterally with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function of the neck at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

Which are the attachments of the transversospinalis group?

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Exam 10: Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Of the three subgroups of the transversospinalis group,which subgroup is oriented the most vertically?

Which is an action of the rectus abdominis?

Which is (are)an action of the splenius cervicis?

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

What provides innervation for the rotatores?

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

What provides innervation for the iliocostalis?

Which is an action of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

Anterior scalene syndrome can cause entrapment of the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery between which two muscles?

Which are the attachments of the multifidus?

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

Which is an action of the iliocostalis?

Generally,which is an eccentric function of the suboccipital group?

Which are the attachments of the middle scalene?

Which is an eccentric function of the quadratus lumborum?

Which are the attachments of the obliquus capitis superior?

Which is an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

What provides innervation for the rectus capitis anterior?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck laterally with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function of the neck at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

Which are the attachments of the transversospinalis group?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Functional Groups of Muscles

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