Misc
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100

This muscle is the deepest of the abdomen

What is the Quadratus Lumborum

100

What is the multifidi

100

The origin of the Multifidi

What is the sacrum and transverse processes of lumbar through cervical vertebrae

100

The insertion of the Rotatores

What is SP of Lumbar Vertebrae through 2nd cervical vertebra 1 to 2 above the origin

100

This is the primary muscle of respiration

What is the diaphragm

200

How many muscles are in the Erector Spinae Group?

What is 3

200

What is the spinalis

200

The origin of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

What is the tubercle of the posterior arch of the atlas 

200

Inserts on the cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs and xiphoid process

What is rectus abdominis

200

Action of the Quadratus Lumborum

What is laterally tilt pelvis, laterally flex the vertebral column, assist to extend the vertebral column, and fix the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation.

300

This branch of the erector spinae group is the most medial

What is the spinalis

300

Identify D

What is the serratus posterior inferior

300

The name of the muscle that originates on the inner surface of the lower six ribs, upper 2 or 3 vertebrae, and inner part of xiphoid process

What is the diaphragm

300

The insertion of the Serratus Posterior Superior

What is the posterior surface of 2nd through 5th ribs

300

These 2 muscles, which are sandwiched between the shoulder muscles and the erector spinae group only affect movement of the ribs.

What is the serratus posterior superior and Serratus posterior inferior

400

This is the only muscle with fibers lying over the posterior sacrum

What is the multifidi

400

Identify H

What is Iliocostalis

400

The origin of the Quadratus Lumborum

What is the Posterior iliac crest

400

This suboccipital inserts on the transverse process of the atlas

What is Oblique Capitis Inferior

400

This muscle group rocks and tilts the head back into extension

What is the suboccipitals

500

This muscle gives you the washboard look.

What is the rectus abdominis

500

Identify E

What is Semispinalis Capitis

500

Originates on the TP of C4-T5

What is Semispinalis Capitis

500

Insertion of the longissimus

What is the lower 9 ribs, tvp of thoracic vertebrae, and mastoid process of temporal bone.

500

Name all the muscles that create rotation of the spine

What are the external oblique, internal oblique, multifidi, and rotatoes

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