Course Description
In the tenth course of our journey “Anatomy from A to Z,” we explore the textural layer of muscle tissues of the spinal column.
This course includes a detailed exploration and dissection of the muscle tissues of the spine, including the erector spinae, suboccipitals, splenius capitis and cervicis, and posterior intrinsics (multifidus rotatores, and levator costarum). Through this experience, participants will gain a rich and deep understanding of the continuities, connections, and relationships between these named muscles and their surrounding tissues, including bony landmarks, fasciae, and visceral elements. Structures will also be compared ex-situ to provide an appreciation for the diversity and range of anatomical expression. Through cultivating a greater appreciation of the human form, participants will be better able to apply their anatomical knowledge to their bodywork and movement practices.
Substantial Dissection Imagery
10.5 HR
Course
Marathon (Level 3)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and detail the relationships, continuities, and connections for each of the named structures in this course to its surrounding structure (bony landmarks, other muscles, fascia, and vessels),
- Distinguish between the trajectories and interactions of the erector spinae muscles group (iliocostalis, spinalis, and longissimus),
- Given a vertebrae, describe how the erector spinae group and deep spinal intrinsics may connect to its various bony prominences,
- Describe the occipital “star” including its named muscles and attachment sites,
- Describe how one’s appreciation for the structure and support of the spinal muscles has evolved through this course,
- Describe the variations observed between Anna and Z and consider how these variations may have influenced movement, expression, and function.
Keywords
erector spinae, iliocostalis, longissimus, splenius, prosection, semispinalis capitis, multifidus, levatores costarum, suboccipitals, transversalis cervicis, thoracis, semispinalis cervicis, multifidus, rotatores, pennate, interspinales, intertransversarii, levatores costarum, supraspinous
Course Outline
Course 10, Module 1: Introduction
Course 10, Module 2: Erector Spinae
Course 10, Module 3: Semispinalis Capitis
Course 10, Module 4: Suboccipitals
Course 10, Module 5: Semispinalis Cervicis and Thoracis
Course 10, Module 6: Spinal Intrinsics, Posterior
Course 10, Module 7: Course Wrap Up
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