Background and purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between attachment styles and spiritual intelligence and marital satisfaction in married female teachers in government primary schools in Khorramabad, Iran.

Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in all married female teachers in primary schools in 2014.  Stratified random sampling was used and 260 individuals were selected. Data was collected using the Adult Attachment Scale, Spiritual Intelligence Self Report Inventory, and Marital Satisfaction Scale. Data analyses were done in SPSS V. 20 using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: Positive correlations were found between spiritual intelligence and marital satisfaction and secure attachment and marital satisfaction (P= 0.001). According to regression analysis, attachment styles and spiritual intelligence explained 40% and 45% of the variance in satisfaction, respectively.

Conclusion: This study indicates the need for improving marital satisfaction in teachers considering their attachment styles and spiritual intelligence.

Background and purpose: Middle Trapezius Muscle (MTM) is a key muscle in maintaining postural stability of the shoulder but it has received less attention in research. This study aimed to measure the ultrasonic thickness of the MTM in non-athlete healthy young men. Also, inter-rater repeatability in measuring ultrasonic thickness of this muscle was calculated.

Materials and methods: A fundamental applied study was carried out by voluntary participation of 60 healthy young men aged 18-28 years. Demographic characteristics of the participants were recorded and ultrasonic thickness of both left and right MTM was measured by two examiners when the muscle was at rest. The measurements were repeated for three times. Data analysis was conducted in SPSS V18 using Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) between the first and third measurements to assess intra-rater reliability. In addition, Standard Error Measurement (SEM) with a 95% confidence interval (CI=95%) was estimated.

Results: Average ultrasonic thickness of the left and right MTM was 8.03 ± 1.55 and 8.10 ± 1.54 mm, respectively. The ICC between the measurements from the first and second rater was 0.86. Inter tester reliability showed ICC 0.95 and 0.98 for right and left MTM respectively.

Conclusion: Measurement of ultrasonic thickness of MTM at rest, showed a high intra reliability. Further studies are recommended to measure MTM ultrasonic thickness in patients suffering from neck and shoulder dysfunctions.