If a Muscle Crosses the Spinal Joints of the Trunk

question 195

Multiple Choice

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk laterally with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

• A)restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
• B)restrains/slows same-side (ipsilateral)lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
• C)restrains/slows opposite-side (contralateral)lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
• D)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

---

Definitions:

Continuum

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, although the extremes are quite distinct.

Reproductive

Pertaining to the biological system and processes in organisms that lead to offspring production.

Nonreproductive

Pertains to functions or aspects of an organism that do not relate to reproduction or the production of offspring.

Adolescent Males

Young males typically within the age range of 13 to 19 years, going through the developmental stage of adolescence.