Back

Question 1

Superficial muscles of back

Answer 1

Rhomboid minor and major

Has attachments to the scapula and is involved in movements of the limb

Question 2

Deepest layer of muscle tissue to spine

Answer 2

Multifidus

Deep back stabilizers

Acts as a stabilizer to the spine

Essential component of the CORE

Assist in extension and rotation

Question 3

Intermediate muscles

Answer 3

Iliocostalis

Longissimus

Spinalis

Comprise the erector spinae

Question 4

Four muscles that are major joint stabilizers for the lower back

Answer 4

Transverse Abdominus, Multifidus, Gluteus Maximus, together with it’s co-contractors, Psoas muscle