The bone found on the lateral aspect of the skull, above and behind the ear, having attachment sites for muscles that move the neck and jaw.

Three components of the erector spinae.

Sheaths of tendon and connective tissue found on the medial portion of the ventral surface of the trunk.

The term for the spinal curvature which is convex anteriorly.

A lengthening contraction.

As the inferior part of the sternum, provides an insertion point for the rectus abdominus.

O: Iliac crest; I: transverse processes of L1-L4; posterior aspect of 12th rib; A: unilaterally laterally flexes spine; may assist in depressing ribs in forced exhalation.

O: This is the nickname of the rectus abdominis.

An early result of degenerative disc disease caused by resultant slack of the intervertebral ligaments.

The yellowish, strong ligament which serves to protect the spinal cord?

This muscle inserts onto the superior border of the second rib.

The division of each spinal nerve that innervates the extensors of the spine.

The abdominal muscle with diagonal orientation that rotates the spine to the same side.

The condition often nicknamed the "Scotty Dog" fracture.

Cranial nerve XII.

.The slender muscle in two parts, connected to the hyoid bone by a tendinous sling; depresses the mandible as in a yawn.

O: Spinous processes of C-7 to T3; I: Mastoid process and lateral portion of superior nuchal line; A: Extension of neck and head (Bilaterally); Lateral flexion and rotation to the same side (Unilaterally).

The two deepest neck and head flexors.

An underlying inflammatory pathology often resulting in facet joint abnormalities, which involves weakening of ligaments and requires care when treating the cervical spine due to dangerous hypermobility.

Cranial nerve V, innervates the masseter muscle.

Origin: lateral 1/3 of clavicle; superior border of manubrium. Insertion: Mastoid process of temporal bone.. A: Unilaterally rotates the head and neck to the opposite side..

Postural control muscles, originating on transverse processes of one vertebrae and inserting on the spinous processes of the vertebra above.

Its primary action is compression of the abdominal contents.

The rheumatic disease involving abnormal ossification of the spine, Anterior longitudinal ligament may fuse to the vertebral bodies.

The bony landmark on the mandible that is not palpable when the mouth is closed.