Spine and Thorax Muscles

Name the part of the spine in red

• Lumbar
• Cervical
• Thoracic
• Sacral

Name the part of the spine in red

• Thoracic
• Lumbar
• Cervicle
• Sacral

The muscle in blue is the

• internal oblique.
• external oblique.
• rectus abdominis.
• transverse abdominis.

The muscle in red is the 

• transverse abdominis.
• internal oblique.
• rectus abdominis.
• external oblique.

The origin of the rectus abdominis is the

• pubic crest and pubic symphisis.
• xyphoid process.
• linea alba and abdominal aponeurosis.
• pubic crest and ischium.

The insertion of the rectus abdominis is the

• pubic crest and pubic symphisis.
• xiphoid process.
• linea alba and abdominal aponeurosis.
• iliac crest and ischium

The action of the rectus abdominis is to

• flex vertebral column.
• extend vertebral column.
• laterally rotate vertebral column.
• medially rotate vertebral column.

Which is the insertion of the quadratus lumborum?  

• Transverse processes of 2nd – 4th lumbar vertebrae
• Last rib, transverse processes of 1st – 4th lumbar vertebrae
• Spinous processes of 1st – 4th lumbar vertebrae
• Last rib, spinous processes of 1st – 4th lumbar vertebrae

Through which muscle tissue might you palpate to isolate the intercostals? 

• Pectoralis major
• External oblique
• Latissimus dorsi
• All of the above

To contract the lower fibers of the erector spinae group from a prone position, you could ask your partner to perform what action?

• Flex and extend ankles
• Raise and lower head
• Abduct and adduct arms
• Alternately raise and lower feet