"Spinal Tap-tastic" (Muscles and Bones of the Spine
This bony landmark is also known as the "tailbone."
What is the coccyx?
This bone, commonly known as the breastbone, sits in the center of your chest.
What is the sternum?
This triangular muscle is responsible for lifting the arm sideways (abduction).
What is the deltoid?
This long bone in the upper arm runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
What is the humerus?
This joint connects the ribs to the vertebrae and allows for rib movement during breathing.
What is the costovertebral joint?
These muscles run along the spine and are the primary extensors of the back.
What are the erector spinae?
This set of muscles helps you take a deep breath by expanding the ribcage.
What are the external intercostals?
The bony structure that connects the shoulder blade to the sternum is called this.
What is the clavicle?
This powerful muscle is located on the front of the upper arm and is known for elbow flexion.
What is the biceps brachii?
This muscle, located in the thoracic region, helps elevate the ribs and assists in forced inhalation.
What is the serratus posterior superior?
The vertebra that allows you to nod "yes" is called this.
What is the atlas (C1)?
This muscle, shaped like a dome, is the primary muscle of respiration.
What is the diaphragm?
This group of four muscles stabilizes the shoulder joint and is often injured in overhead athletes.
What is the rotator cuff?
This muscle, found on the back of the upper arm, is the primary extensor of the elbow.
What is the triceps brachii?
This bone serves as the attachment point for the true ribs and lies centrally along the chest.
What is the sternum?
The 12 vertebrae in this region articulate with the ribs.
What are the thoracic vertebrae
These ribs, numbered 11 and 12, are unique because they don’t connect to the sternum.
What are floating ribs?
his bone serves as the attachment site for many muscles of the shoulder and upper arm.
What is the scapula?
The "funny bone" refers to this nerve, which runs close to the surface at the elbow.
What is the ulnar nerve?
These two muscles, located between the scapulae, are responsible for retracting and elevating the scapula, helping maintain proper posture.
What are the rhomboid major and rhomboid minor?
This group of muscles, deep to the erector spinae, assists in rotation and stabilization of the spine.
What are the rotatores?
These muscles span from the lower six thoracic vertebrae, down to the sacrum, and play a major role in extending the spine.
What are the multifidi?
This muscle, located on the anterior shoulder, is involved in flexion, adduction, and internal rotation of the arm.
What is the pectoralis major?
These two bones form the forearm, one of which rotates around the other during pronation and supination.
What are the radius and ulna?
This "little lat" muscle assists in medial rotation and adduction of the arm, while its smaller counterpart is part of the rotator cuff and aids in lateral rotation.
What are the teres major and teres minor?