Flashcards in Accessory muscles of the vertebral column Deck (4)
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1
Q
At what locations will interspinalis be absent along the spine?
A
T3-T4 down to T10-T11
2
Q
Based on the density of muscle spindles what is the proposed function of the interspinalis?
A
acts as a proprioceptive transducer in conjunction with intertransversarii to coordinate the smooth movement of the spine and to maintain appropriate posture
3
Q
Which muscle group is innervated by both dorsal rami and ventral rami of spinal nerves?
A
intertransversarii
4
Q
Based on the density of muscle spindles what is the proposed function of the intertransversarii?
A
acts as a proprioceptive transducer in conjunction with interspinalis to coordinate the smooth movement of the spine and to maintain appropriate posture