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the vertebral column as a whole has how many degrees of freedom?   3  
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name 3 primary functions of the spinal column   provides pivot point for motion & support of the head at the cervical region, encases spinal cord  
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they kyphotic curves are found in which areas of the spinal column?   thoracic, sacral  
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the thoracic spinal area is characterized as having the most movement in which directions?   rotation, lateral bending  
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the vertebral disk is designed with a gelatinous central portion called the _____ and a fibrocartilangenous outer portion called the _____   nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus  
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rotation of the spine takes place in the _____ plane   transverse  
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what are unique characteristics of the C1 vertebra or atlas?   no vertebral body, no true spinous process  
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the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) originates on the:   sternum & clavicle  
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when the scalene mm work unilaterally, the right scalene mm would:   laterally flex to the right  
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the innervation for the SCM mm is:   spinal accessory  
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ligamentum nuchae takes the place of the ______ in the cervical spine   supraspinal ligament, interspinous ligament  
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the action of the posterior subocciptal mm as a group is to cause rotation to:   same side  
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what is the insertion of the scalene mm?   1st & 2nd ribs  
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name all the actions of the sternocleidomastoid mm.   flexion, ext, lateral bend, rotates opposite side  
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the portion of the neural arch that is just posterior to the body is the:   pedicle  
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name the origin of the external oblique mm.   lower 8 ribs laterally  
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what is the main action of the transverse abdominis?   compression of the abdomen  
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rotation of the torso in the supinge position toward the left is performed by the:   right external oblique and left internal oblique  
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as a group, the erector spinae mm bilaterally:   extend the trunk  
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as a group, the transversospinalis mm unilaterally:   rotate the trunk the opposite side  
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the ligament that prevents excessive backward bending is the:   anterior longitudinal ligament  
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the transverse foramen is found in what section of the vertebral column?   cervical  
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when the quadratus lumborum acts in reverse action it causes:   hip hiking same said (elevates the pelvis)  
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name the origin of the rectus abdominis   pubis  
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indicate the layers of the posterior trunk mm. the most superficial should be labeled 1, second deepest 2, third 3.   1. latissimus dorsi 2. erector spinae 3. transversospinalis  
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what is another name for the ondontoid process?   axial node  
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what anatomical features dictate the type/degree of motion that occurs at each spinal level-cervical vs thoracic vs lumbar?    
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T or F the facet joints of the spine do not contain a synovial capsule.   false  
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what are the names of the 3 mm that make up the erector spinae?   spinalis, iliocostalis, longissimus  
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how many mm make up the transversospinalis group?   3  
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