Axioappendicular Muscles Flashcards
what is the general origin of the axioappendicular muscles?
axial and or appendicular skeleton
what is the general insertion of the axioappendicular muscles?
humerus and or scapula
what are the 2 muscles of the superficial compartment of the back?
Trapezius and Latissimus Dorsi
what is the origin and insertion of trapezius?
Origin: External Occipital Crest, Ligamentum Nuchae and Spinal processes of T1-T12
Insertion: Lateral Clavicle, Acromion Process, and Spine of Scapula
what are the main actions of the upper fibres of the trapezius?
Scapular elevation, scapular upward rotation, neck extension, neck lateral flexion
what are the main actions of the middle fibres of the trapezius?
scapular retraction
what are the main actions of the lower fibres of the trapezius?
scapular depression and scapular upward rotation
What are the origin and insertion of latissimus dorsi?
Origin: spinous process of T6-Sacrum, Iliac Crest, Ribs 10-12, and Thoracolumbar Fascia
Insertion: Bicipital groove (of the humerus)
what are the main actions of latissimus dorsi?
GH extension, GH adduction, GH medial rotation
what is the composite action of Latissimus Dorsi
Pull up or Swimming
what is the trapezius in relation to the latissimus dorsi
superior and superficial
the latissimus dorsi contributes to the posterior aspect of the _______ wall
axillary
axillary wall
3 muscles contribute to the axillary wall which is in the underarm. blood and lymph vessels and nerves run through it
What are the 3 muscles of the deep compartment of the back?
1) levator scapulae
2) Rhomboid minor
3) rhomboid major
what are the origin and insertion of elevator scapulae?
origin: transverse processes of C1-C4
Insertion: superior angle of the scapula
what are the main actions of elevator scapulae
scapular elevation and scapular downward rotation