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THE BACK MUSCLES

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PART 1

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Use these flip cards as a tool to test your understanding and reinforce what you’ve learned.
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Into what two broad categories are the back muscles divided?

Answer

Intrinsic and extrinsic muscles.

What is the primary function of the intrinsic back muscles?

Answer

Movement and stabilization of the vertebral column.

Which fascia separates the intrinsic back muscles from the extrinsic back muscles?

Answer

Thoracolumbar fascia.

Which muscles make up the superficial layer of the intrinsic back muscles?

Answer

Splenius capitis and splenius cervicis.

What is the primary function of the erector spinae muscles?

Answer

Extension and lateral flexion of the vertebral column.

Which muscle group is found in the deep layer of the intrinsic back muscles?

Answer

The transversospinales group (semispinalis, multifidus, and rotatores).

What is the function of the transversospinales muscles?

Answer

Segmental stabilization, extension, and rotation of the vertebral column.

Which muscles belong to the deepest layer of intrinsic back muscles?

Answer

Suboccipital muscles- rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor, obliquus capitis superior, obliquus capitis inferior.

What are the three main groups of extrinsic back muscles?

Answer

Superficial, intermediate, and minor deep layer.

Which two major muscles are part of the superficial extrinsic back muscles?

Answer

Trapezius and latissimus dorsi.

What is the function of the trapezius muscle?

Answer

Elevation, depression, and retraction of the scapula, as well as neck extension.

Which extrinsic back muscles assist in respiration?

Answer

Serratus posterior superior and serratus posterior inferior.

What is the role of the minor extrinsic back muscles?

Answer

Assisting in finer rib movements and thoracic stabilization.

Which deep back muscles provide proprioceptive feedback for spinal positioning?

Answer

The transversospinales and suboccipital muscles.

Why is the multifidus muscle important for spinal stability?

Answer

It provides segmental stabilization of the vertebral column.

What is the function of the intercostal muscles?

Answer

Controlling rib movements during respiration.

How do the intrinsic back muscles contribute to trunk stability during weight-bearing tasks?

Answer

The intrinsic back muscles, such as the multifidus and rotatores, stabilize the vertebral column, providing support during dynamic activities like walking, running, and lifting.

How do the back muscles contribute to proprioception and neurological control?

Answer

The back muscles are richly innervated and provide sensory feedback to the central nervous system, helping with body awareness, balance, posture, and precise movement, thus preventing injury.
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