Deck 10: Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Question 1

Which are the attachments of the iliocostalis?

A)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
B)sacrum,iliac crest,and ribs three through twelve to the transverse processes of C4-C7 and ribs one through twelve
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)spinous processes of T11-L2 and C7,and the nuchal ligament to the spinous processes of T5-T12 and C2

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action of the trunk at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

A)flexion
B)extension
C)lateral flexion
D)contralateral rotation

Question 5

Which are the attachments of the rotatores?

A)posterior sacrum,posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS),posterior sacroiliac ligament,and L5-C4 to the spinous processes of vertebrae two 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 6

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

A)flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints
B)extension and lateral flexion of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints
C)flexion and extension of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints
D)extension of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints and extension of the thigh at the hip joint

Question 7

Which are the attachments of the semispinalis?

A)posterior sacrum,posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS),posterior sacroiliac ligament,and L5-C4 to the spinous processes of vertebrae two 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 8

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

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

Question 9

Which are the attachments of the intertransversarii?

A)a transverse process to the transverse process two levels superior
B)a transverse process to the transverse process directly superior
C)a transverse process to the spinous process three to four levels superior
D)a transverse process to the spinous process one to two levels superior

Question 10

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

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

Question 11

Which are the attachments of the interspinales?

A)a spinous process to the spinous process directly superior
B)a spinous process to the spinous process two levels superior
C)a spinous process to the transverse process three to four levels superior
D)a spinous process to the transverse process one to two levels superior

Question 12

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk laterally on the right side with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action of the trunk at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

A)contralateral rotation
B)right lateral flexion
C)left lateral flexion
D)ipsilateral rotation

Question 13

Which are the attachments of the transversospinalis group?

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

Question 14

Which are the attachments of the erector spinae group?

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

Question 15

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk laterally with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action of the trunk at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

A)flexion
B)extension
C)lateral flexion
D)contralateral rotation

Question 16

Which are the attachments of the multifidus?

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 17

Which are the attachments of the longissimus?

A)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
B)sacrum,iliac crest,and ribs three through twelve to the transverse processes of C4-C7 and ribs one through twelve
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)spinous processes of T11-L2 and C7,and the nuchal ligament to the spinous processes of T5-T12 and C2

Question 18

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

A)extension of the thigh at the hip joint
B)contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
D)anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint

Question 19

Which are the attachments of the spinalis?

A)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
B)sacrum,iliac crest and ribs three through twelve to the transverse processes of C4-C7 and ribs one through twelve
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)spinous processes of T11-L2 and C7,and the nuchal ligament to the spinous processes of T5-T12 and C2

Question 20

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk posteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action of the trunk at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

A)flexion
B)extension
C)lateral flexion
D)contralateral rotation

Question 21

Which is an eccentric function of the erector spinae group?

A)restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint
B)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
D)restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint

Question 22

Which is an action of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints of the interspinales?

A)flexion
B)extension
C)lateral flexion
D)ipsilateral rotation

Question 23

Which are actions of the transversospinalis group?

A)extension of the neck and head at the spinal joints and extension of the thigh at the hip joint
B)flexion and contralateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints
C)extension and contralateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints and anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
D)flexion and lateral flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints

Question 24

Which is an action of the longissimus?

A)contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints
B)flexion of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints
C)extension of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints
D)extension of the thigh at the hip joint

Question 25

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk posteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

A)restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 26

Which is an action of the semispinalis?

A)extension of the neck and head at the spinal joints
B)flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints
C)abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)ipsilateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints

Question 27

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk laterally on the right side with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

A)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows left lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 28

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

A)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
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 29

Which is an action of the multifidus?

A)ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints
B)flexion of the thigh at the hip joint
C)posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
D)extension of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 30

Which is an action of the iliocostalis?

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 31

Which is an action of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints of the intertransversarii?

A)flexion
B)extension
C)lateral flexion
D)ipsilateral rotation

Question 32

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

A)extension of the thigh at the hip joint
B)medial rotation of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
C)posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
D)anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint

Question 33

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

A)restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 34

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

A)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints
D)ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 35

Which is an eccentric function of the erector spinae group?

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

Question 36

Which are actions of the transversospinalis group?

A)extension of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints and extension of the thigh at the hip joint
B)flexion and contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)extension and contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
D)flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints

Question 37

Which is (are)an action of the rotatores?

A)contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
B)ipsilateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
D)all of the above

Question 38

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

A)ipsilateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
B)lateral flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints

Question 39

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

A)extension of the neck and head at the spinal joints
B)flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints
C)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)ipsilateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints

Question 40

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

A)restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows same-side (ipsilateral)lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows opposite-side (contralateral)lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 41

What provides innervation for the multifidus?

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

Question 42

What provides innervation for the semispinalis?

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

Question 43

What provides innervation for the iliocostalis?

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

Question 44

What provides innervation for the interspinales?

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

Question 45

What provides innervation for the rotatores?

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

Question 46

Which is an eccentric function of the multifidus?

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

Question 47

What provides innervation for the spinalis?

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

Question 48

What provides innervation for the erector spinae group?

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

Question 49

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

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 50

Which are eccentric functions of the transversospinalis group?

A)restrains/slows extension of the neck and head at the spinal joints and extension of the thigh at the hip joint
B)restrains/slows flexion and ipsilateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints and posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
C)restrains/slows extension and contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints and anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint
D)restrains/slows extension and same-side (ipsilateral)lateral flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints

Question 51

Which is an eccentric function of the interspinales?

A)restrains/slows flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows extension of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows lateral flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint

Question 52

What are the three subgroups of the erector spinae group?

A)iliocostalis,semispinalis,and rotatores
B)semispinalis,multifidus,and rotatores
C)iliocostalis,longissimus,and spinalis
D)spinalis,semispinalis,and longissimus

Question 53

Which is an eccentric function of the intertransversarii?

A)restrains/slows flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows extension of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows same-side (ipsilateral)lateral flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows opposite-side (contralateral)lateral flexion of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints

Question 54

Which is (are)an eccentric function of the rotatores?

A)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows extension of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints
D)all of the above

Question 55

What provides innervation for the transversospinalis group?

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

Question 56

Which is an eccentric function of the semispinalis?

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 abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint

Question 57

What provides innervation for the longissimus?

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

Question 58

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

A)restrains/slows extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 59

Which subgroup of the erector spinae group is the most lateral?

A)iliocostalis
B)longissimus
C)spinalis
D)semispinalis

Question 60

What provides innervation for the intertransversarii?

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

Question 61

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis anterior?

A)C3-T3 vertebrae to the C1-C6 vertebrae
B)axis (C2)to the occiput
C)atlas (C1)to the occiput
D)transverse processes of the cervical spine to the occiput

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

Which subgroup of the erector spinae group is the most medial?

A)iliocostalis
B)longissimus
C)spinalis
D)semispinalis

Question 64

Generally,what are the attachments of the scalene group?

A)spinous processes of the thoracic spine to the first and second ribs
B)spinous processes of the cervical spine to the first and second ribs
C)transverse processes of the cervical spine to the third through fifth ribs
D)transverse processes of the cervical spine to the first and second ribs

Question 65

Which are the attachments of the splenius capitis?

A)spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3
B)nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T4 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone
C)occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the lateral clavicle,acromion process,and spine of the scapula
D)nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone

Question 66

What does the name transversospinalis tell us?

A)that the muscles in this group attach from spinous processes to spinous processes
B)that the muscles in this group attach from transverse processes to transverse processes
C)that the muscles in this group attach from spinous processes to vertebral bodies
D)that the muscles in this group attach from transverse processes to spinous processes

Question 67

Which subgroup of the erector spinae group is the longest?

A)iliocostalis
B)longissimus
C)spinalis
D)semispinalis

Question 68

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis lateralis?

A)C3-T3 vertebrae to the C1-C6 vertebrae
B)axis (C2)to the occiput
C)atlas (C1)to the occiput
D)transverse processes of the cervical spine to the occiput

Question 69

Which of the following are the attachments of the anterior scalene?

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 70

Which are the attachments of the longus capitis?

A)C3-T3 vertebrae to the C1-C6 vertebrae
B)axis (C2)to the occiput
C)atlas (C1)to the occiput
D)transverse processes of the cervical spine to the occiput

Question 71

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

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

Question 72

The name intertransversarii tells us that these muscles run

A)between spinous processes.
B)between transverse processes.
C)between transverse processes and spinous processes.
D)between spinous processes and transverse processes.

Question 73

Which subgroup of the erector spinae group attaches from spinous processes to spinous processes?

A)iliocostalis
B)longissimus
C)spinalis
D)semispinalis

Question 74

The name interspinales tells us that these muscles run

A)between spinous processes.
B)between transverse processes.
C)between transverse processes and spinous processes.
D)between spinous processes and transverse processes.

Question 75

Which are the attachments of the sternocleidomastoid?

A)manubrium of the sternum and the medial clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone
B)manubrium of the sternum and the medial clavicle to the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone
C)first rib and the medial clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone
D)manubrium of the sternum and the medial clavicle to the transverse process of the atlas (C1)

Question 76

Which are the attachments of the posterior scalene?

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 77

Which are the attachments of the longus colli?

A)C3-T3 vertebrae to the C1-C6 vertebrae
B)axis (C2)to the occiput
C)atlas (C1)to the occiput
D)transverse processes of the cervical spine to the occiput

Question 78

Which are the attachments of the middle scalene?

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 79

Of the three subgroups of the transversospinalis group,which subgroup is best at doing rotation?

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

Question 80

What are the three subgroups of the transversospinalis group?

A)iliocostalis,semispinalis,and rotatores
B)semispinalis,multifidus,and rotatores
C)iliocostalis,longissimus,and spinalis
D)spinalis,semispinalis,and longissimus