Surface Anatomy of the Back — Flashcards

The _____ spinal curvatures are thoracic and pelvic curves

The adult vertebral column usually consists of _____ vertebral segments.

The _____ nerve provides motor innervation to the latissimus dorsi, which acts in shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation

Intervertebral discs generally herniate _____ (direction) due to the thin posterior longitudinal ligament and thicker anterior longitudinal ligament

The _____ abducts the arm >90 and is innervated by the Spinal Accessory (CNXI) nerve

The _____ spinal curvatures are cervical and lumbar curves

Renal angle is the angle between the _____ rib and the outer border of Erector spinae muscle.

_____ angle of scapula is at the level of 2nd rib and vertebra T2