Back Muscles Flashcards
Trapezius Origin
Superior nuchal line
Ligamen nuchae
C7-T12 Spinous Processes
Trapezius Insertion
Spine of scapula
Acromion
Lateral 1/3 of clavicle
Trapezius Innervation
Accessory Nerve
C3
C4
Trapezius Action
At scapula Adduct Elevates Depresses Rotates
Levator Scapulae Origin
Transverse process of C1-C4
Levator Scapulae Insertion
Medial border of scapula
Levator Scapulae Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve
C3
C4
Levator Scapulae Action
Elevates scapula
Rhomboid Minor Origin
Spines of C7-T1
Rhomboid Minor Insertion
Root of spine scapula
Rhomboid Minor Nerve
Dorsal scapular nerve
C5
Rhomboid Minor Action
Adducts scapula
Rhomboid Major Origin
Spines of T2-T5
Rhomboid Major Insertion
Medial border of scapula
Rhomboid Major Nerve
Dorsal scapular nerve
C5
Rhomboid Major Action
Adducts scapula
Latissimus Dorsi Origin
Spines of T5-T12
Thoracolumbar fascia
Iliac crest
Ribs 9-12
Latissimus Dorsi Insertion
Floor of bicipital groove of humerus
Latissimus Dorsi Innervation
Thoracodorsal nerve
Latissimus Dorsi Action
Adducts, extends and rotates arm medially
Serratus Anterior Origin
Outer surface of ribs 1-8
Serratus Anterior Insertion
Medial border of scapula
Serratus Anterior Innervation
Long thoracic nerve
Serratus Anterior Action
Abducts and protracts scapula
ILS Origin
Posterior, lateral surface of sacrum and iliac crest and supraspinous ligament
Ribs
Transverse and spinous processes
Iliocostalis Insertion
Ribs and cervical transverse processes
Longissimus Insertion
Ribs
Transverse processes of cervical/thoracic vertebrae
Mastoid process
Spinalis Insertion
Spinous processes of vertebrae
ILS Innervation
Posterior rami of spinal nerves
ILS Action
Extension of head, cervical and thoracic region bilaterally
Unilateral lateral flexion
Aids in twisting
Semispinalis Origin
Transverse processes of C4-T12
Semispinalis Insertion
Spinous process 4-6 segments above origin
Multifidus Origin
Sacrum and ilium inferiorly
Transverse processes cranially
Multifidus Insertion
Spinous processes 2-4 segments superior to origin
Rotatores Origin
Transverse processes
Rotatores Insertion
Spinous process 1-2 segments superior to origin
Semispinalus, Multifidus and Rotatores Innervation
Posterior rami of spinal nerves
Semispinalus, Multifidus and Rotatores Action
Extension
Lateral flexion
Rotation
Postural