Anatomy Flashcards
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID muscle
proximal attachment: mastoid process
**distal attachment: **manubrium of sternum, clavicle
**action: **bilateral contraction: flex cervical spine, unilateral contraction: laterally flex and rotate cervical spine
**innervation: **CN XI
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
ANTERIOR ABDOMINAL WALL muscles
proximal attachment: linea alba
**distal attachment: **thoracolumbar fascia
**action: **bilateral contraction: flex spine, unilateral contraction: laterally flex and rotate spine
**innervation: **thoracic ventral rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
PSOAS muscle
proximal attachment: T12-L5 vertebral bodies and intervertebral disks
distal attachment: lesser trochanter of femur
action: flex spine (when attachment to femur is fixed)
innervation: L1-3 ventral rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
QUADRATUS LUMBORUM muscle
proximal attachment: L5 vertebra, iliac crest
distal attachment: L1-L4 vertebrae, rib 12
action: bilateral contraction: extend spine, unilateral contraction: laterally flex spine
innervation: T12-L4 ventral rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
SPLENIUS muscle
proximal attachment: C7-T3 spinous processes
distal attachment: mastoid process, occipital bone, C1-3 vertebrae
action: bilateral contraction: extend cervical and thoracic spine, unilateral contraction: laterally flex and rotate cervical spine
innervation: dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
ERECTOR SPINAE muscles
proximal attachment: sacrum, spinous processes of lower vertebrae, iliac crest
distal attachment: 3 columns of muscles (iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis) that insert on neural arches of vertebrae to the occiput
action: bilateral contraction: extend spine, unilateral contraction: laterally flex spine with some rotation
innervation: dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
TRANSVERSOSPINAL muscles
proximal attachment: generalized C4-T12 transverse processes
distal attachment:
- semispinalis: extends to spinous processes across 4-6 spinal segments
- multifidus: extends to spinous processes across 2-4 spinal segments
- rotators: extend to spinous processes of adjacent spinal segments
action: extension and rotation of spine
innervation: dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
SCALENE muscles
proximal attachment:
- anterior: C3-C6 transverse processes
- middle and posterior: C5-C7 transverse processes
distal attachment:
- anterior and middle: 1st rib
- posterior: 2nd rib
action: bilateral: flex cervical spine, unilateral: laterally rotate cervical spine
innervation: C3-C7 ventral rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
LONGUS COLLI muscles
proximal attachment: C1-C6 vertebral bodies, transverse processes, and occiput
distal attachment: C3-T3 vertebral bodies and transverse processes
action: flex cervical spine
innervation: C1-C6 ventral rami of spinal nerves
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
PECTORALIS MAJOR muscle
proximal attachment: sternum, costal cartilages 1-6, clavicle
distal attachment: intertubercular (bicipital) groove of humerus
action: adducts and medially rotates the humerus; clavicular head (acting alone): flexes humerus; sternocostal head (acting alone): extends humerus from flexed position
innervation: lateral pectoral nerve, medial pectoral nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
PECTORALIS MINOR muscle
proximal attachment: ribs 3-5
distal attachment: coracoid process of scapula
action: stabilizes and protracts scapula
innervation: medial pectoral nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
SERRATUS ANTERIOR muscle
proximal attachment: ribs 1-9, outer surface
distal attachment: medial border of scapula
action: protracts scapula, raises ribs when scapula is fixed, stabilizes scapula
innervation: long thoracic nerve (C5-C7)
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
TERES MINOR muscle
proximal attachment: lateral border of scapula
distal attachment: greater tubercle of humerus
action: laterally rotates arm
innervation: axillary nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
LATISSIMUS DORSI muscle
proximal attachment: posterior part of iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, T6-T12 spinous processes, ribs 3-4
distal attachment: intertubercular (bicipital) groove of humerus
action: at scapulothoracic joint: depress scapula, at shoulder joint: adduct, internally rotate (humerus), extend
innervation: thoracodorsal nerve
*partially overlapped by trapezius muscle
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
TRICEPS BRACHII muscle
proximal attachment:
- long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
- lateral head: upper half of posterior shaft of humerus above spiral groove
- medial head: lower half of posterior shaft of humerus below spiral groove
distal attachment: olecranon process of ulna
action: at shoulder joint: extend (long head), at elbow joint: extend
innervation: radial nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
BICEPS BRACHII muscle
proximal attachment:
- long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
- short head: coracoid process of scapula
distal attachment: radial tuberosity, bicipital aponeurosis
action: at elbow joint: flex, at shoulder joint: flex (long joint), at radioulnar joint: supinate
innervation: musculocutaneous nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
CORACOBRACHIALIS muscle
proximal attachment: coracoid process of scapula
distal attachment: medial shaft of humerus
action: at shoulder joint: flex, adduct
innervation: musculocutaneous nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
PRONATOR TERES muscle
proximal attachment: medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna
distal attachment: lateral surface of radius
action: at radioulnar joints: pronate
innervation: median nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS muscle
proximal attachment: medial epicondyle of humerus
distal attachment: base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpal
action: at wrist joint: flex, abduct
innervation: median nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
PALMARIS LONGUS muscle
proximal attachment: medial epicondyle of humerus
distal attachment: flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
action: at wrist joint: flex (weak), tense palmar fascia
innervation: median nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS muscle
proximal attachment: humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus, ulnar head: olecranon process of ulna
distal attachment: pisiform bone; by ligaments to hook of the hamate and 5th metacarpal bone
action: at wrist joint: flex, adduct
innervation: ulnar nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS muscle
proximal attachment: lateral epicondyle of humerus
distal attachment: base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals (dorsal side)
action: at wrist joint: extend
innervation: radial nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
EXTENSOR DIGITORUM muscle
proximal attachment: lateral epicondyle of humerus
distal attachment: extensor hood of fingers
action: at MCP joints of fingers: extend (NOTE: extend DIP/PIP joints through extensor hood)
innervation: radial nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI muscle
proximal attachment: lateral epicondyle of humerus
distal attachment: extensor hood of little finger
action: at MCP joint of little finger: extend (NOTE: extend DIP/PIP joints of little finger through extensor hood)
innervation: radial nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS muscle
proximal attachment: lateral epicondyle of humerus
distal attachment: base of 5th metacarpal (dorsal side)
action: at wrist joint: extend, adduct
innervation: radial nerve
Name origin and insertion, action, and innervation of
TRAPEZIUS muscle
origin: occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, C7-T12 vertebrae
insertion: clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
action:
- superior fibers elevate scapula
- middle fibers retract scapula
- inferior fibers depress scapulae
- superior and inferior fibers together cause upward or superior rotation of scapula
innervation: CN XI
Name origin and insertion, action, and innervation of
RHOMBOIDEUS MAJOR/MINOR muscle
origin: ligamentum nuchae, C7-T5 vertebrae
insertion: scapula - medial border (from spine to inferior angle)
action: retracts, inferiorly rotates, and stabilizes scapula
innervation: dorsal scapular nerve
*deep to trapezius muscle, inferior to levator scapulae
Name origin and insertion, action, and innervation of
LEVATOR SCAPULAE muscle
origin: C1-C4 vertebrae
insertion: scapula - superomedial border
action: elevates and inferiorly rotates scapula
innervation: dorsal scapular nerve
*deep to trapezius muscle, superior to rhomboideus major/minor
SUPERFICIAL BACK MUSCLES
Considered extrinsic “back” muscle (extrinsic muscles of the shoulder - posterior group). Connect the upper limbs to the trunk and control limb mvts. Innervated by ventral rami nerves (primarily from the brachial plexus).
- trapezius
- latissimus dorsi
- rhomboideus major/minor
- levator scapulae
INTERMEDIATE BACK MUSCLES
Considered extrinsic “back” muscles, function as accessory respiratory muscles. Innervated by ventral rami nerves.
- serratus posterior superior
- serratus posterior inferior
DEEP or TRUE BACK MUSCLES
Considered the intrinsic muscles of the back (act on vertebral column). Lie deep to extrinsic muscles and arranged into 3 layers: superficial, intermediate, and deep. Innervated by dorsal rami, collectively called the “paraspinals” clinically.
- superficial: splenius (capitis, cervicis)
- intermediate: erector spinae (iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis)
- deep: transversospinalis (semispinalis - capitis, cervicis; multifidus; rotatores; interspinous and intertransverse muscles)
THORACOLUMBAR FASCIA
- dense connective tissue that surrounds and covers the deep (intrinsic) back muscles
- posterior aspect covers superficial layer of intrinsic back muscles
Types and number of vertebrae
- 7 cervical
- 12 thoracic
- 5 lumbar
- 5 sacral (fused into 1 bone)
- 4 coccygeal
- TOTAL: 33 bones
Curvatures of the vertebral column
- primary: present at birth (concave opening anteriorly), persist in thoracic and sacrococcygeal regions
- secondary: develop after birth in cervical and lumbar region
Movements of the vertebral column
- flexion: greatest in cervical region
- extension: greatest in lumbar region
- lateral bending: greatest in lumbar region
- rotation: greatest in thoracic region
Label
Parts of typical vertebra
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebra differences
- cervical: have bifid spinous process, transverse foramen (for vertebral artery)
- thoracic: have costal and demifacets (for ribs) and inferiorly oriented spinous processes
- lumbar: lack costal facets, have quadrangular and horizontally oriented spinous processes
Atypical vertebrae - Atlas, Axis
- atlas (C1): articulates superiorly with occipital bone, NO body or spinous process (instead has anterior and posterior arch, facet for dens). Atlanto-occipital joint allows for head flexion and extension.
- axis (C2): has an odontoid process (dens) around which the atlas rotates. Median atlanto-axial joint allows for rotation of head.
Atypical vertebrae - Sacrum
Fusion of S1-S5 vertebrae. Consists of body of S1, ala, promontory, anterior sacral foramina (transmits ventral rami of S1-S5 spinal nerves), posterior sacral foramina (dorsal rami of S1-S5), sacral canal, sacral hiatus*
***Caudal anesthesia may be administered through the sacral hiatus. The solutions pass superiorly in the loose connective tissue and bathe the spinal nerves as they emerge from the dural sheath. OBs use this method of nerve block to relieve labor pain (1st and 2nd stage). This does not affec the infant.
Locating the L4 spinous process
A horizontal line drawn across the iliac crests will intersect the L4 spinous process.
***important landmark in doing lumbar punctures to sample CSF
Zygapophyseal (facet) joints
- Synovial joints formed between articular processes of adjacent vertebrae
- permit gliding movements between vertebrae
- stabilized by ligaments uniting laminae, transverse and spinous processes
- innervated by dorsal rami nerves
Intervertebral discs
- Cartilaginous joints (specifically symphyses) between adjacent vertebral bodies designed for weight bearing and strength
- Composed of outer, tough anulus fibrosus (strength) and inner, gelatinous nucleus pulposus (shock absorption during weight bearing)
- ***major role in development of curvatures of vertebral column
Synovial joints
- “diarthroses” - highly moveable joints
- consist of: fibrous joint capsule (encloses joint cavity), synovial membrane (lines inside of fibrous capsule), synovial fluid (secreted by synovial membrane), hyaline cartilage (caps the ends of articulating bones)
Anatomical classification of joints
- Cartilaginous joints - symphyses, synchondroses
- Fibrous joints - syndesmoses, gomphoses, sutures
- Synovial joints - hinge type, pivot type, condyloid, saddle type, ball and socket, gliding (plane type)
Functional classification of joints
- Immoveable joints (synarthroses) - sutures, gomphoses, synchondroses, schindylesis
- Slightly moveable joints (amphiarthroses) - symphysis, syndesmoses
- Highly moveable joints (diarthroses) - hinge type, pivot type, condyloid, saddle type, ball and socket, gliding
Cartilaginous joints
- formed by 2 bones separated by cartilage of some type
- 2 types: symphyses (midline of body, e.g. intervertebral discs), synchondroses
Intervertebral (neural) foramen
formed when 2 vertebrae come together
transmits spinal nerves
Vertebral (spinal) canal
- formed by articulation of vertebral foramen of adjacent vertebrae
- transmits spinal cord
Label and name the function of
Vertebral column ligaments
- Anterior longitudinal ligament: prevents hyperextension of vertebral column
- Posterior longitudinal ligament: prevents hyperflexion
- Supraspinous and interspinous ligaments: stabilize vertebral column
- Ligamentum flavum: unites laminae of adjacent vertebrae, elastic nature preserves curvatures of vertebral column
Meninges
- Formed by 3 membranes (superficial to deep): dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
- Covers spinal cord
Meningeal spaces
- epidural space: space superficial to dura mater
- subdural space: space between dura mater and arachnoid mater
- subarachnoid space: space between arachnoid mater and pia mater, contains CSF that cushions spinal cord
- ***hematomas can occur in subdural and epidural spaces
Denticulate ligament
- Serrated, tooth-like ligament extending between the dorsal and ventral roots
- Formed by pia mater
- Helps anchor spinal cord within dural sac
Spinal cord segmentation
A spinal cord segment is a section of spinal cord that gives rise to a pair of spinal nerves (dorsal and ventral rami nerves) on each side. A dermatome is a strip of skin that is innervated by sensory fibers from a single spinal cord segment.
- 8 cervical
- 12 thoracic
- 5 lumbar
- 5 sacral
- 1 coccygeal
Dorsal and ventral roots of spinal nerves
Sensory fibers coming into the spinal cord form a dorsal root. Along the dorsal root is a dorsal root ganglion (DRG) which contains sensory cell bodies.
Motor fibers leaving the spinal cord form a ventral root (the cell bodies for these motor fibers are within the ventral horn of gray matter within the spinal cord).
Spinal nerves
There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves. A dorsal and ventral root fuse to form a short spinal nerve.
Dorsal and ventral rami nerves
Each spinal nerve quickly divides into two main branches (branches = “rami” in latin): a dorsal ramus nerve and a ventral ramus nerve.
The dorsal rami nerves innervate the intrinsic or deep/true back muscles on the posterior 1/3 of the body wall (soma) circumference.
The ventral rami nerves innervate the antero-lateral 2/3rds of the body wall circumference.
Spinal cord vs. Vertebral column length
The spinal cord is MUCH SHORTER than the vertebral column. The spinal cord ends opposite L2.
Nerve roots and vertebrae relationship
In the cervical region the spinal nerves emerge (in the intervertebral foramen) ABOVE their corresponding vertebra.
However, because there are only 7 cervical vertebra, the C8 spinal nerve emerges BELOW the C7 vertebra.
From T1 down, the spinal nerves emerge BELOW their corresponding vertebra.
Filum terminale
ligament-like structure that eventually anchors to coccyx along with dura and arachnoid mater, forming the coccygeal ligament
helps provide stability for the spinal cord
***dural sac and subarachnoid space end opposite S2
Conus medullaris and cauda equina
As the spinal cord ends, it tapers down to form a cone-like structure called the conus medullaris (which ends at L2 vertebral level).
Surrounding it are dorsal and ventral roots that are proceeding inferiorly. These roots look like a “horse’s tail” and so we call it the cauda equina.
Extending from the conus medullaris and traveling through the cauda equina is the filum terminale.
***Remember, the dural sac (and subarachnoid space with CSF) ends at the S2 vertebral level, but the filum terminale continues inferiorly to anchor to the coccyx.
Blood supply of the spinal cord
- 1 anterior spinal artery
- 2 posterior spinal arteries (from vertebral arteries)
- radicular arteries from segmental spinal arteries (from posterior intercostal arteries)
- drained by 3 anterior and 3 posterior spinal veins -> form internal vertebral venous plexus (Batson’s plexus)
Internal vertebral venous plexus (Batson’s plexus)
formed by veins draining spinal cord and vertebrae
network of valveless veins that is continuous with cranial dural venous sinuses within skull -> provides pathway for infection between head and lower parts of body!
CNS
brain - 12 pairs of cranial nerves
spinal cord - 31 pairs of spinal nerves
Identify
Osteology: anterior view
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Osteology: lateral view
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Osteology: lateral view
Cutaneous innervation of the face
- V1 (ophthalmic): supraorbital nerve
- also supratrochlear, infratrochlear, lacrimal, external nasal
- V2 (maxillary): infraorbital nerve
- also zygomaticotemporal, zygomaticofacial
- V3 (mandibular): mental nerve
- also auriculotemporal, buccal
Cutaneous innervation of the scalp
- V1: supraorbital nerve
- V2: zygomaticotemporal nerve
- V3: auriculotemporal nerve
- C2, C3: lesser occipital nerve
- C2: greater occipital nerve
***C1 has NO cutaneous branch to head and neck. Thus dermatomal pattern comprised only of V1-3, C2-4
Muscles of facial expression: superior and orbital group
Occipitofrontalis: frontalis part elevates eyebrows, occipitalis part tenses galea aponeurotica/epicranial aponeurosis
Orbicularis oculi: closes eyelids
Corrugator supercilli: draws eyebrows medial and downwards
Muscles of facial expression: nasal group
Procerus: draws down medial angle of eyebrows producing transverse wrinkles over bridge of nose
Nasalis: compresses nasal aperture and laterally opens nostrils
Muscles of facial expression: oral group
Buccinator: compression of the cheek, positioning food between teeth
Depressor anguli oris: draws corner of mouth inferiorly and laterally
Zygomaticus major: draws corner of mouth superiorly and laterally
Zygomaticus minor: draws upper lip upward
Orbicularis oris: closure of mouth, protrusion of lips
Mentalis: raises and protrudes lower lip as it wrinkles skin of chin
Risorius: retracts corner of mouth
Depressor labii inferioris: draws lower lip downward and laterally
(Platysma: depresses lower jaw, tenses skin of neck)
Facial nerve motor branches to muscles of facial expression
- temporal: to temporal region
- zygomatic: to zygomatic region
- buccal: to cheek or buccal region
- mandibular: to margin of mandible area
- cervical: to anterior neck region
Functional components of nerves - Somatic afferent
- somatic sensory fibers from skin, striated skeletal muscle, joints of the soma
- convey info from pain, temp, touch, proprioception
Functional components of nerves - Somatic efferent
- somatic motor fibers to striated skeletal muscle of the soma
Functional components of nerves - Visceral afferent
- visceral sensory fibers from glands, blood vessels, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle
Functional components of nerves - Visceral efferent
- visceral motor fibers to glands, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle
- aka autonomic nervous system
Functional components of nerves - Special sense
- sensory fibers from the 5 senses: nose (smelling), eyes (sight), ears (hearing and balance), tongue (taste)
Functional components of nerves - Branchial motor
- motor fibers to striated, skeletal muscle of the head and neck which has developed embryologically from the branchial/pharyngeal arches (NOT from somites)
- muscles innervated include muscles of facial expression, mastication, and pharynx/larynx
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Name the cranial nerve, muscle, and cartilage/bony derivatives of
Branchial arch 1
- CN V (trigeminal)
- muscles of mastication, mylohyoid, anterior belly of digastric, tensor vili palatini, tensor tympani
- malleus, incus, mandible
Name the cranial nerve, muscle, and cartilage/bony derivatives of
Branchial arch 2
- CN VII (facial)
- muscles of facial expression, posterior belly of digastric, stylohyoid, stapedius
- stapes, styloid, part of hyoid
Name the cranial nerve, muscle, and cartilage/bony derivatives of
Branchial arch 3
- CN IX (glossopharyngeal)
- stylopharyngeus
- part of hyoid
Name the cranial nerve, muscle, and cartilage/bony derivatives of
Branchial arches 4 & 6
- CN X (vagus)
- muscles of pharynx, larynx, palate
- larynx
Axial skeleton
bones of:
the head (skull)
neck (hyoid bone and cervical vertebrae)
trunk (ribs, sternum, vertebrae, sacrum)
Appendicular skeleton
bones of the limbs (extremities, appendages), including those forming the pectoral (shoulder) and pelvic girdles
Glenohumeral joint
The tendon of which muscle passes through this joint?
- synovial joint (ball and socket)
- allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial and lateral rotation, circumduction of humerus
- innervated by: suprascapular, lateral pectoral, axillary nerves
- **high mobility of this joint results in poor stability and joint is often dislocated
The tendon of the long head of the biceps muscle passes through this joint. It is held in the bicipital groove by the transverse humeral ligament.
Foramen of Weitbrecht
weakness in joint capsule between superior and middle glenohumeral ligaments
**head of the humerus penetrates through this weak area in an anterior dislocation of the shoulder!
How is the glenohumeral joint reinforced?
reinforced by rotator cuff tendons, anteriorly by glenohumeral ligaments (thickenings of the joint capsule)
The tendon of the long head of the biceps invaginates the joint capsule but does not enter the synovial cavity (intracapsular and extrasynovial)
Glenoid labrum
fibrocartilagenous ring that surrounds the glenoid fossa and helps deepen the socket of the shoulder joint
**the fibrous joint capsule attaches directly to the labrum, so any injury of the joint capsule can potentially involve the labrum!
Sternoclavicular (SC) joint
- synovial joint (saddle-type, but functions like a ball and socket)
- joint separated into 2 separate joint cavities by an articular disk
- very mobile to allow movements of the pectoral girdle (clavicle + scapula)
- it is the ONLY joint between the pectoral girdle and axial skeleton
- innervated by: supraclavicular nerves, nerve to subclavius muscle
- **very strong joint -> dislocation is rare
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint
- synovial joint (plane type - allows gliding movements)
- protected by strong superior and inferior acromioclavicular ligaments (also coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments)
- innervated by: supraclavicular, lateral pectoral, and axillary nerves
- **this is the joint involved in shoulder separation injuries!
Suprahumeral joint
- not a true joint! refers to the space between the head of the humerus and the acromion and coracoacromial ligament
- space contains: biceps long head tendon, rotator cuff tendons, subacromial/subdeltoid bursa, glenohumeral joint capsule
- **thus inflammation of suprahumeral joint can impinge these structures -> possible frozen shoulder syndrome
Extrinsic muscles of the shoulder - anterior group
- pectoralis major
- pectoralis minor
- subclavius
- serratus anterior
Extrinsic muscles of the shoulder - posterior group
same as superficial “back” muscles:
- trapezius
- levator scapulae
- rhomboids
- latissimus dorsi
Movements of the scapula and muscles responsible
- elevation: trapezius (superior fibers), levator scapulae
- depression: trapezius (inferior fibers)
- retraction: trapezius (middle fibers), rhomboids
- protraction: serratus anterior
- superior (upward) rotation: trapezius (superior and inferior fibers), serratus anterior
- inferior (downward) rotation: levator scapulae, rhomboids
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
SUBCLAVIUS muscle
proximal attachment: 1st rib and its costal cartilage
distal attachment: clavicle (inferior surface)
**action: **draws clavicle inferiorly and anteriorly, protects structures deep to clavicle
**innervation: **nerve to subclavius
Scapulohumeral rhythm
integrated movement of the scapula and humerus together
- involved in movement of upper limb to place hand in functional position
- for every 2 degrees of abduction at the glenohumeral joint, there is 1 degree of scapular rotation!
- e.g. abduction of arm 90 degrees - requires simultaneous movement of humerus at glenohumeral joint (60 degrees) accompanied by rotation of scapula (30 degrees).
Intrinsic muscles of the shoulder
- deltoid
- teres major
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
- subscapularis
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
SUPRASPINATUS muscle
proximal attachment: scapula (supraspinous fossa)
**distal attachment: **humerus (greater tubercle)
**action: **initiates abduction, laterally (externally) rotates humerus
**innervation: **suprascapular nerve
Name proximal and distal attachment, action, and innervation of
INFRASPINATUS muscle
proximal attachment: scapula (infraspinous fossa)
**distal attachment: **humerus (greater tubercle)
**action: **laterally rotates arm
**innervation: **suprascapular nerve
Rotator cuff
- the cuff is actually the conjoined tendon of the 4 rotator cuff muscles around the fibrous joint capsule of the humerus
- function: reinforces shoulder joint on all sides (exc inferiorly -> thus weak here)
Critical zone (of the rotator cuff)
- area of vascular anastomoses within the rotator cuff
- alternately ischemic or hyperemic depending on whether there is tension on the cuff
- **often the site of degeneration, Ca++ deposits, and tears
Scapular anastomosis
- consists of:
- branches of the 1st part of the subclavian artery: transverse cervical artery, suprascapular artery, dorsal scapular artery
- branches of the 3rd part of the axillary artery: subscapular artery and its branches
- intercostal arteries
- demonstrates principle of collateral circulation - permits blood to bypass occlusion and still get to its destination
A fracture of the surgical “neck” of the humerus will endanger what structures coursing through the quadrangular space?
posterior circumflex humeral artery
axillary nerve
(quadrangular space bordered by triceps lateral head and long head, teres major and minor muscles)