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Trapezius main action
elevation, retraction, and depression of scapula; rotation of glenoid fossa superiorly
Trapezius innervation
Spinal accessory nerve (Cranial Nerve XI)
Trapezius arterial supply
Transverse cervical artery
Latissimus Dorsi main action
extension, adduction, and internal rotation of humerus; lift body to arm while climbing
Latissimus Dorsi innervation
Ventral Rami of Spinal Nerves
Latissimus Dorsi artery
Thoracodorsal artery
Levator scapulae main action
lateral flexion of head and neck
Levator scapulae innervation
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5)
Levator scapulae artery
Dorsal scapular artery
Rhomboid major main action
stabilization, retraction, elevation, and internal rotation of scapula
Rhomboid major innervation
Ventral rami of spinal nerves
Rhomboid major artery
Dorsal Scapular artery
Rhomboid minor main action
stabilization, retratction, elevation, and internal rotation of scapula
Rhomboid minor innervation
Ventral rami of spinal nerves
Rhomboid minor artery
Dorsal Scapular Artery
Serratus posterior superior main action
elevation of ribs
Serratus posterior superior innervation
Ventral Rami of Spinal nerves
Serratus posterior superior artery
Posterior intercostal arteries
Serratus Posterior inferior main action
Depression of ribs