Action, Innervations & Attachments - Shoulder/Scapula Region Flashcards

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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the sternocleidomastoid?

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Proximal attachment: (1) Upper border of manubrium (sternum); (2) Upper border of clalvicle

Distal attachment: Mastoid process of temporal bone & superior nuchal line of occipital bone

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The sternocleidomastoid is innervated by which nerve?

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Spinal accessory nerve (XI) C1-C3

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What is the action of the sternocleidomastoid?

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Bilaterally: flexes neck

Unilaterally:
- contralaterally rotates neck
- ipsilaterally laterally flexes neck
- extends head & neck

Note: Contralaterally: having to do with opp side; Ipsilaterally: same side

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How to achieve strong activation of sternocleidomastoid muscle for palpation?

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  • Head is rotated to one side
  • resistance is given to lateral flexion of the head to the opp side

Basically, ask patient to look to (e.g.) left, then look down, the sternocleidomastoid muscle will pop out

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What do the erector spinae consist of?

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From medial to lateral (closest to the spine to furthest from spine)

  1. Spinalis
  2. Longissimus
  3. Iliocostalis

Thoracolumbar aponeurosis ?

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Where are the attachments of the erector spinae?

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Spinous processes, transverse processes, posterior ribs

From occiput to sacrum & ilium

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The erector spinae is innervated by which nerves?

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Many dorsal rami of spinal nerves

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What is the action of the erector spinae?

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Bilaterally: Extends spine

Unilaterally: Ipsilaterally laterally flexes & rotates spine

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How to palpate the erector spinae?

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  • Observe & palpate in the lower thoracic & lumbar area (bc rhomboids & trapezius cover thoracic erector spinae)
  • Patient in prone, instruct to extend the thoracolumbar spine (basically back extension)
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Where is the proximal and distal attachments of the rectus abdominis?

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Proximal attachment: Xiphoid process (sternum) & adjacent costal cartilages

Distal attachment: Pubic bones, near symphysis pubis

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The rectus abdominis is innervated by which nerves?

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Ventral portions of intercostal nerves T5-T12

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What is the action of the rectus abdominis?

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Flexes trunk

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Where is the proximal and distal attachments of the external abdominal oblique?

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Proximal attachment: Anterolateral ribs

Distal attachment: Aponeurosis to the linea alba, iliac crest

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The external abdominal oblique is innervated by which nerves?

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Lower intercostal nerves T7-T12

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What is the action of the external abdominal oblique?

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Bilaterally: Flexes trunk without rotation

Unilaterally:
Contralateral rotates
Ipsilaterally laterally flexes trunk

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How to palpate the external abdominal obliques?

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Patient supine
Attempt to sit up (flex trunk) with contralateral rotation (Side crunch)

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What are the proximal and distal attachments of the serratus anterior?

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Proximal attachment: Anterior & superior aspects of 1st to 8th ribs

Distal attachment: Anterior surface of vertebral border of scapula

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The serratus anterior is innervated by which nerves?

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Long thoracic nerve (C5-C7)

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What is the action of the serratus anterior?

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Protracts & upwardly rotates scapula

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How to palpate the serratus anterior?

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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the trapezius?

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Proximal attachment: Medial one-third of superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes C7-T12

Distal attachment: Posterior border of lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula

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22
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The trapezius is innervated by which nerve?

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Spinal accessory nerve (C3-C4 and spinal portion of cranial nerve XI)

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What is the action of the trapezius?

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Upper fibers: Elevates & upwardly rotates scapula; extends, laterally flexes, and contralaterally rotates neck (scapula protraction)

Middle fibers: Upwardly rotates & adducts scapula
(scapula retraction)

Lower fibers: Upwardly rotates, adducts, and depresses scapula
(scapula depresson)

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24
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the rhomboids major and minor?

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Proximal attachment: Ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes C7-T5

Distal attachment: Vertebral (medial) border of scapula

25
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The rhomboids major and minor are innervated by which nerve?

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Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5)

26
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What is the action of the rhomboids major and minor?

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Elevates, retracts, and downwardly rotates scapula

27
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the levator scapulae?

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Proximal attachment: Transverse processes of upper cervical vertebrae (C1-C4)

Distal attachment: Superior angle of scapula, extending slightly down on the vertebral (medial) border of the scapula

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The levator scapulae is innervated by which nerve?

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Dorsal scapular nerve (C3-C5)

29
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What is the action of the levator scapulae?

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Elevates and downwardly rotates the scapula;
extends, laterally flexes;
ipsilaterally rotates the cervical spine

30
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the pectoralis minor?

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Proximal attachment: 3rd to 5th ribs

Distal attachment: Coracoid process of scapula

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The pectoralis minor is innervated by which nerve?

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Medial pectoral nerve (C7-T1)

32
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What is the action of the pectoralis minor?

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Depresses and anteriorly tilts the scapula; elevates ribs 2 to 5

33
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What are the rotator cuff muscles?

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  1. Supraspinatus
  2. Infraspinatus
  3. Teres minor
  4. Subscapularis
34
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the supraspinatus?

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Proximal attachment: Supraspinous fossa of scapula

Distal attachment: Superior facet on greater tubercle of humerus

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The supraspinatus is innervated by which nerve?

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Suprascapular nerve (C5-C6)

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What is the action of the supraspinatus?

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Abducts the glenohumeral (GH) joint

37
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the infraspinatus?

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Proximal attachment: Infraspinous fossa of scapula

Distal attachment: Middle facet on greater tubercle of humerus

38
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The infraspinatus is innervated by which nerve?

A

Suprascapular nerve (C5-C6)

39
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What is the action of the infraspinatus?

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Lateral rotation and adduction of the GH joint

40
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the teres minor?

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Proximal attachment: Axillary (lateral) border of scapula

Distal attachment: Inferior (posterior) facet on greater tubercle of humerus

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The teres minor is innervated by which nerve?

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Axillary nerve (C5-C6)

42
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What is the action of the teres minor?

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Lateral rotation and adduction of the GH joint

43
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the subscapularis?

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Proximal attachment: Subscapular fossa of scapula

Distal attachment: Lesser tubercle of humerus

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The subscapularis is innervated by which nerve?

A

Subscapular nerve (C5-C6)

45
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What is the action of the subscapularis?

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Medial rotation of the GH joint

46
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the latissimus dorsi?

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Proximal attachment: Spinous processes of T6 downward, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, lower ribs 9-12, and inferior angle of scapula

Distal attachment: Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus

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The latissimus dorsi is innervated by which nerve?

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Thoracodorsal nerve (C6-C8)

48
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What is the action of the latissimus dorsi?

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Medially rotates, extends, and adducts the GH joint; depresses scapula; elevates pelvis

49
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the teres major?

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Proximal attachment: Inferior angle of scapula

Distal attachment: Medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus

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The teres major is innervated by which nerve?

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Lower subscapular nerve (C5-C6)

51
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What is the action of the teres major?

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Medially rotates, adducts, and extends the GH joint

52
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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the deltoid?

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Proximal attachment: Lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

Distal attachment: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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The deltoid is innervated by which nerve?

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Axillary nerve (C5-C6)

54
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What is the action of the deltoid?

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Anterior fibers: Flexes and horizontally adducts GH joint

Middle fibers: Abducts GH joint

Posterior fibers: Extends and horizontally abducts GH joint

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What is the proximal and distal attachment of the pectoralis major?

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Proximal attachment: Medial half of clavicle (clavicular head) and costocartilages of 2nd to 6th ribs and sternum (sternocostal head)

Distal attachment: Lateral lip of the bicipital groove of humerus

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The pectoralis major is innervated by which nerves?

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Medial and lateral pectoral nerves (C5-T1)

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What is the action of the pectoralis major?

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Clavicular head: Adducts, medially rotates, and horizontally adducts GH joint; flexes GH joint

Sternocostal head: Adducts, medially rotates, and horizontally adducts GH joint; extends GH joint from a fully flexed position