Back Flashcards
What are the superficial extrinsic back muscles?
1) . trapezius
2) . latissimus dorsi
3) . rhomboids
4) . levator scapulae
What are the intermediate extrinsic back muscles?
S/I serratus posterior
where is the serratus posterior superior located?
deep to the rhomboids
where is the serratus posterior inferior located?
deep to latissimus dorsi
what do the intermediate extrinsic back muscles do?
rib cage proprioception (innervated by intercostal nerves)
what is the general action of the intrinsic (deep) back muscles?
maintain posture (balance) and extend, ab-/adduct, and rotate the vertebral column
which layer of the intrinsic back muscles is longer?
superficial and intermediate layers (span 5-8 segments)
intrinsic back muscles (superficial layer)
Splenius (capitis and cervicis)
prox attachment of splenius capitis
nuchal ligament
distal attachment of splenius capitis
mastoid process
prox attachment of splenius cervicis
lower C and upper T spinous processes
distal attachment of splenius cervicis
superior cervical transverse process
innervation of splenius capitis and splenius cervicis
dorsal rami
intrinsic back muscles (intermediate layer)
Erector spinae muscles
erector spinae muscles
1) . Iliocostalis
2) . Longissimus
3) . Spinalis
all erector spinae have how many parts?
3
what are the 3 parts of the Iliocostalis?
lumborum, thoracis, cervicis
what are the 3 parts of the longissimus?
thoracis, cervicis, and capitis
what are the 3 parts of the spinalis?
thoracis, cervicis, capitis
origin of Iliocostalis
pelvis and lumbar spinous processes
insertion of Iliocostalis
ribs & lower cervical transverse processes
origin of longissimus
vertebral column spinous processes
intrinsic back muscles (deep layer)
1) . semispinalis
2) . multifidus
3) . Rotatores
intrinsic back muscles (deep layer) location?
“gutter” between spinous and transverse processes
what is the intrinsic deep layer also called?
Transversospinalis muscle group
what are the 3 parts of the semispinalis?
thoracis, cervicis, and capitis
origin of semispinalis
lower cervical & thoracic transverse processes
insertion of semispinalis
thoracic, cervical spinous processes & occipital/nuchal lines 4-6 segments above origin
3 parts of the multifidus
lumborum, thoracis, cervicis
where is multifidus largest?
lumborum lordotic curve
origin of multifidus
pelvis, lumber, thoracic, lower cervical transverse processes