Anatomy - Muscles Of The Back Quiz

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1. What is the primary innervation to Serratus posterior superior?

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The correct answer is the first three thoracic spinal nerves as they provide the primary innervation to Serratus posterior superior. The three incorrect answers are other nerves that are not responsible for innervating this specific muscle.

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2. What is the action of Serratus posterior superior?

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Serratus posterior superior is a muscle located in the back that primarily functions to elevate the ribs, helping in breathing mechanisms.

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3. What muscle is this?

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The correct muscle is the Serratus posterior inferior, which is a thin muscle located in the lower part of the back. The deltoid, quadratus lumborum, and gastrocnemius are different muscles in other parts of the body.

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4. Name the origin and insertion of Serratus posterior inferior.

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The correct origin of Serratus posterior inferior is from T11 to L2 spines, and insertion is on the lower four ribs.

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5. What is the innervation to Serratus Posterior Inferior?

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The Serratus Posterior Inferior muscle is innervated by the last four thoracic spinal nerves (T9-12), which provide motor control to this muscle.

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6. What is the muscle located in the upper back that resembles a trapezoid shape?

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The trapezius muscle is a large muscle located in the upper back and neck area, resembling a trapezoid shape. It is responsible for shoulder and neck movements.

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7. What are the origin and insertion points of the Trapezius muscle?

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The Trapezius muscle originates from the occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes of C7-T12, and inserts into the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula. The incorrect answers provided do not correspond to the actual origin and insertion points of the Trapezius muscle.

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8. What is the innervation and blood supply of the Trapezius muscle?
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9. What is the action of the Trapezius?

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The trapezius muscle is primarily responsible for various movements of the scapula, which include holding the upper limb to the trunk and assisting in moving the scapula in different directions.

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10. What would nerve injury to the Trapezius cause?

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Nerve injury to the Trapezius would result in the drooping of the scapula, affecting the movement and stability of the shoulder blade.

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11. What is the correct name of this muscle?

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The Latissimus dorsi is a large muscle that covers a broad area of the back, and it is commonly known as the 'lats'. The Biceps brachii is located in the upper arm, the Quadriceps femoris is a group of four muscles in the front of the thigh, and the Trapezius is a triangular muscle in the upper back and neck area.

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12. What are the origin and insertion of Latissimus Dorsi?

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The Latissimus Dorsi muscle originates from the spinous process of lower six thoracic vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and lower 3 or 4 ribs and inserts into the humerus at the intertubercular groove. The incorrect answers provided have different origins and insertions compared to the actual Latissimus Dorsi muscle.

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13. Innervation and blood supply to Latissimus Dorsi?

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The Latissimus Dorsi muscle is innervated by the Thoracodorsal nerve and receives blood supply from the Thoracodorsal Artery. The incorrect answers provided do not correspond to the actual innervation and blood supply of the Latissimus Dorsi muscle.

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14. What is the action of Latissimus Dorsi?

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Latissimus Dorsi is responsible for pulling the arm posteriorly (extending the arm) and rotating medially, not flexing anteriorly, abducting laterally, or rotating externally.

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15. What would happen in nerve injury to the Latissimus Dorsi?

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Nerve injury to the Latissimus Dorsi specifically affects the ability to raise the trunk with the upper limbs during climbing due to its role in shoulder and trunk movement. The other options do not relate to the function of the Latissimus Dorsi.

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16. What are the borders of the Triangle of Auscultation?

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The correct answer includes the borders of the Triangle of Auscultation which is an important anatomical landmark for the assessment of respiratory sounds in the back of the thorax.

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17. What muscle is this?

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The Levator Scapulae is a muscle in the shoulder that is responsible for lifting the scapula. Trapezius, Deltoid, and Serratus Anterior are also shoulder muscles, but they have different functions.

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18. Name the origin and insertion of Levator Scapulae.

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Levator Scapulae originates from the transverse processes of C1-C3/C4 and inserts into the superior angle of the scapula and along its upper medial border. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately represent the origin and insertion points of Levator Scapulae.

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19. What is the innervation and blood supply of Levator Scapulae?

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The Levator Scapulae is innervated by the Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5) and 3rd and 4th cervical nerves. Its blood supply comes from the Dorsal scapular artery, which is a branch of the axillary artery.

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20. What is the action of Levator Scapula?

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The Levator Scapula muscle is responsible for elevating the scapula and rotating it to move the glenoid cavity and shoulder joint inferiorly. It does not perform the actions mentioned in the incorrect answers.

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21. What is the name of this muscle?

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The Rhomboid Major muscle is located in the upper back, between the shoulder blades. It is responsible for retracting the scapula. The Trapezius muscle is located in the upper back and neck region, the Biceps Brachii muscle is located in the upper arm, and the Gluteus Maximus muscle is located in the buttocks.

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22. What is this muscle?

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The Rhomboid Minor is a muscle located in the upper back, between the shoulder blades. It is responsible for retracting the scapula towards the spine. The Deltoid is a muscle in the shoulder, the Trapezius is a large muscle in the upper back and neck, and the Pectoralis Major is a muscle in the chest.

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23. What is the origin and insertion for Rhomboid Major and Minor (together)?

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The correct answer provides the accurate information about the origin and insertion points for Rhomboid Major and Minor. The incorrect answers given are misleading by swapping the origin and insertion points or providing entirely different anatomical locations, which do not correspond to the actual attachments of these muscles.

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24. What is the blood supply and innervation to Rhomboid Major and Minor?

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The correct blood supply to Rhomboid Major and Minor is the Dorsal Scapular Artery, with innervation from the Dorsal Scapular Nerve (ventral ramus of C5) and some fibers from C4. The incorrect answers provided do not match the specific blood supply and innervation characteristics of the Rhomboid Major and Minor muscles.

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25. What is the action of Rhomboid Major and Minor?

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The rhomboid major and minor muscles primarily work together to move the scapula in specific ways, as stated in the correct answer. The incorrect answers provide inaccurate descriptions of the rhomboids' actions to test the knowledge of the audience.

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26. What would occur with Injury to the Dorsal Scapular Nerve?

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Injury to the Dorsal Scapular Nerve specifically affects the ability to adduct the scapula, leading to difficulty in moving the shoulder blade closer to the spine.

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27. What are the superficial muscles of the back?

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The superficial muscles of the back mainly consist of Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboid Major and Minor, while Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Biceps Brachii are not part of the superficial back muscles.

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28. What are considered the 'intermediate' back muscles?

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The 'intermediate' back muscles are located between the superficial and deep layers of back muscles. The correct answer includes Serratus posterior superior and Serratus posterior inferior, which are part of this intermediate group.

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29. What is the name of this muscle?

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The correct answer is Serratus posterior superior, which is a muscle located in the upper back region. The Trapezius, Rhomboid major, and Levator scapulae are also muscles in the upper back, but they are not the specific muscle being asked about in this question.

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30. What are the origin and insertion points of Serratus posterior superior muscles?

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Serratus posterior superior muscles originate from the Ligamentum nuchae and spines of C7 to T3, and insert into the 2nd to 4th ribs. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately describe the origin and insertion points of these muscles.

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What is the primary innervation to Serratus posterior superior?
What is the action of Serratus posterior superior?
What muscle is this?
Name the origin and insertion of Serratus posterior inferior.
What is the innervation to Serratus Posterior Inferior?
What is the muscle located in the upper back that resembles a...
What are the origin and insertion points of the Trapezius muscle?
What is the innervation and blood supply of the Trapezius muscle?
What is the action of the Trapezius?
What would nerve injury to the Trapezius cause?
What is the correct name of this muscle?
What are the origin and insertion of Latissimus Dorsi?
Innervation and blood supply to Latissimus Dorsi?
What is the action of Latissimus Dorsi?
What would happen in nerve injury to the Latissimus Dorsi?
What are the borders of the Triangle of Auscultation?
What muscle is this?
Name the origin and insertion of Levator Scapulae.
What is the innervation and blood supply of Levator Scapulae?
What is the action of Levator Scapula?
What is the name of this muscle?
What is this muscle?
What is the origin and insertion for Rhomboid Major and Minor...
What is the blood supply and innervation to Rhomboid Major and Minor?
What is the action of Rhomboid Major and Minor?
What would occur with Injury to the Dorsal Scapular Nerve?
What are the superficial muscles of the back?
What are considered the 'intermediate' back muscles?
What is the name of this muscle?
What are the origin and insertion points of Serratus posterior...
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