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1
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What is the Shape of the Levator Scapulae

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Strap-Like

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What is the location of the Levator Scapulae

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Deep to Trapezius

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What is the Origin of the Levator Scapulae

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Posterior Tubercles of TVP’s C1-C4 Vertebrae

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What is the Insertion of the Levator Scapulae

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Medial Border of the Scapula, Superior to the root of the Scapula Spine (superior angle)

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What are the Actions of the Levator Scapula

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  • Scapular Elevation & Inferior Rotation
  • Bilateral: C/S Extension
  • Unilateral: Ipsilateral Side Flexion & Rotation of C/S
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What is the Shape of Rhomboid Major

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Broad Band

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How much wider is Rhomboid Major to Rhomboid Minor

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3-4 times

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Where is the Location of Rhomboid Major

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Deep to Trapezius

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What is the Origin of Rhomboid Major

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SP’s of T2-T5 Vertebrae

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What is the Insertion of Rhomboid Major

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Medial Border of Scapula from Root of the Spine - Inferior Angle

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What are the Actions of Rhomboid Major & Minor

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  • Retract Scapula
  • Inferior Rotation of Scapula
  • Stabilize Scapula
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What is the Origin of Rhomboid Minor

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  • Nuchal Ligament

- SP’s of C7-T1 Vertebrae

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What is the Shape of the Trapezius

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Very Large Diamond with 3 Parts

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What is the Fibre Direction of the 3 Parts of Trapezius

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  • Upper Traps - Descending - Inferolateral
  • Middle Traps - Transverse - Horizontal
  • Lower Traps - Ascending - Superolateral
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What are the Origins of the Trapezius

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  • Inion
  • Medial 1/3 of Superior Nuchal Line
  • Ligamentum Nuchae
  • SP’s of C7-T12 Vertebrae
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16
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What are the Insertions of the Trapezius

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  • Lateral 1/3 of Clavicle
  • Acromion
  • Spine of Scapula
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17
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What are the Actions of the Upper Trapezius

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  • Elevate Scapula
  • Bilateral: C/S Extension
  • Unilateral: Ipsilateral Flexion & Contralateral Rotation of C/S
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18
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What is the Action of the Middle Trapezius

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Retract Scapula

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19
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What is the Action of the Lower Trapezius

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Depress Scapula

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20
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What is the Shape of the Latissimus Dorsi

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Large, Fan-Shaped

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21
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Where is the Location of the Latissimus Dorsi

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  • Lower 1/2 of Back

- Upper Fibres Deep to Trapezius

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22
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What is the Fibre Direction of the Latissimus Dorsi

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Superolateral

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23
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What are the Origins of the Latissimus Dorsi

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  • SP’s of T7-T12
  • Thoraculumbar Fascia
  • Iliac Crest
  • Inferior 3/4 Ribs
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24
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What is the Insertion of the Latissimus Dorsi

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Floor of Bicipital Groove of Humerus

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What is the Action of the Latissimus Dorsi

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Extends, Adducts & Medially Rotates the Humerus

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What is the Shape of the Serratus Posterior Superior

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Small, Thin & Flat

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27
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Where is the Location of the Serratus Posterior Superior

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Junction of Neck & Back; Deep to Rhomboids

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What is the Fibre Direction of the Serratus Posterior Superior

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Inferolateral

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What is the Origin of the Serratus Posterior Superior

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SP’s of C7-T3

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What is the Insertion of the Serratus Posterior Superior

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Superior Border of Ribs 2-4

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What is the Action of the Serratus Posterior Superior

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Elevate Ribs

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What is the Shape of the Serratus Posterior Inferior

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Small, Thin & Flat

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Where is the Location of the Serratus Posterior Inferior

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Junction of Thorax & Lumbar Region (low back)

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What is the Origin of Serratus Posterior Inferior

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SP’s of T11-L2

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What is the Insertion of Serratus Posterior Inferior

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Inferior Border of Ribs 8-12

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36
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What are the Actions of Serratus Posterior Inferior

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  • Respiration

- Depress Ribs

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37
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What is the Shape of Splenius Capitis

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Thin, Strap-Like

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38
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What is the Shape of Splenius Cervicis

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Thin, Strap-Like

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39
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Where is the Location of Splenius Capitis

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Posterior Aspect of C/S

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Where is the Location of Splenius Cervicis

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Posterior Aspect of C/S

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41
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What the is Fibre Direction of Splenius Capitis

A

Superolateral

42
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What is the Fibre Direction of Splenius Cervicis

A

Superolateral

43
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What are the Origins of Splenius Capitis

A
  • Inferior Part of Nuchal Ligament

- SP’s of C7-T4 Vertebrae

44
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What are the Insertions of Splenius Capitis

A
  • Mastoid Process

- Lateral 1/3 of Superior Nuchal Line

45
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What are the Actions of Splenius Capitis

A
  • Bilateral: Extension of C/S & AO Joint
  • Unilateral: Lateral Flexion of C/S & AO Joint
  • Ipsilateral Rotation of C/S & AO Joint
46
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What is the Origin of Splenius Cervicis

A

SP’s of T3-T6 Vertebrae

47
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What is the Insertion of Splenius Cervicis

A

Posterior Tubercles of TVP’s C1-C4 Vertebrae

48
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What are the Actions of Splenius Cervicis

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  • Bilateral: Extension of C/S
  • Unilateral: Lateral Flexion of of C/S
  • Ipsilateral Rotation of C/S & AA Joint
49
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What are the Superficial Back Muscles

A
  • Trapezius
  • Levator Scapula
  • Rhomboid Major & Minor
  • Latissimus Dorsi
50
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Which Back Muscles are in the Extrinsic; Intermediate Layer

A
  • Serratus Posterior Superior

- Serratus Posterior Inferior

51
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Which Back Muscles are in the Superficial Intrinsic Layer

A
  • Splenius Capitis

- Splenius Cervicis

52
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Which Back Muscles are in the Intermediate Intrinsic Layer

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  • Erector Spinae
    • Iliocostalis
    • Longissimus
    • Spinalis
53
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What is the Shape of Iliocostalis

A

Long, Strong Bands

54
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What is the Location of Iliocostalis

A

Parallel of the Vertebral Column

3 Segments: Lumborum, Thoracis & Cervicis

55
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What is the Fibre Direction of Iliocostalis

A

Vertical

56
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What are the Origins of the Iliocostalis

A
  • Posterior Iliac Crest via Thoracolumbar Fascia
  • Posterior Sacrum
  • Sacroiliac Ligament
  • Sacral & Lumbar SP’s
  • Supraspinous Ligament
57
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What are the Insertions of Iliocostalis

A
  • Superiorly to Angles of Ribs

- C/S TVP’s C4-C6

58
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What are the Actions of Iliocostalis

A
  • Bilateral: Extension of Spine & Neck
59
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What is the Shape of Longissimus

A

Long, Strong Bands

60
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What is the Location of Longissimus

A

Parallel to the Vertebral Column

3 Segments: Thoracis, Cervicis, Capitis

61
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What is the Fibre Direction of Longissimus

A

Vertical

62
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What are the Origins of Longissimus

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  • Posterior Iliac Crest via Thoracolumbar Fascia
  • Posterior Sacrum
  • Sacroiliac Ligament
  • Sacral & Lumbar SP’s
  • Supraspinous Ligament
63
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What are the Insertions of Longissimus

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  • Superiorly to Ribs between Tubercles and Angles
  • T/S & C/S TVP’s
  • Mastoid Process of Temporal Bone
64
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What are the Actions of Longissimus

A
  • Bilateral: Extension of Spine & Neck

- Unilateral: Lateral Flexion of Spine

65
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What is the Shape of Spinalis

A

Long, Strong Bands

66
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What is the Location of Spinalis

A

Parallel to the Vertebral Column

3 Segments: Thoracis, Cervicis, Capitis

67
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What is the Fibre Direction of Spinalis

A

Vertical

68
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What are the Origins of Spinalis

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  • Posterior Iliac Crest via Thoracolumbar Fascia
  • Posterior Sacrum
  • Sacroiliac Ligament
  • Sacral & Lumbar SP’s
  • Supraspinous Ligament
69
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What are the Insertions of Spinalis

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  • T/S SP’s

- Occiput between Superior & Inferior Nuchal Line

70
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What are the Actions of Spinalis

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  • Bilateral: Extension of Spine & Neck

- Unilateral: Lateral Flexion of Spine

71
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Which Muscles are in the Deep Intrinsic Layer

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  • Semispinalis
  • Multifidus
  • Rotatores
72
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What is the Shape of Semispinalis

A

Short

73
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What is the Location of Semispinalis

A

Parallel to Spine, Deep to Erector Spinae

3 Segments: Thoracis, Cervicis, Capitis

74
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What is the Fibre Direction of Semispinalis

A

Superomedial

75
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What are the Origins of the Semispinalis

A
  • TVP’s

- C4-T12 Vertebrae

76
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What are the Insertions of the Semispinalis

A
  • Occipital Bone (Capitis)

- SP’s in T/S & C/S spanning 4-6 segments

77
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What are the Actions of the Semispinalis

A
  • Extend Head, T/S & C/S

- Contralateral Rotation of Head, T/S & C/S

78
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What is the Shape of the Multifidus

A

Short Muscles

79
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What is the Location of the Multifidus

A
  • Parallel to Spine; Deep to Erector Spinae

- Thickest in Lumbar Spine

80
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What are the Origins of the Multifidus

A
  • Sacrum & Ilium
  • PSIS
  • Sacroiliac Ligament
  • TVP’s L5-C4
81
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What are the Insertions of the Multifidus

A
  • SP’s 2-4 segments superior
82
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What are the Actions of the Multifidus

A
  • Bilateral: Extension of Spine
  • Unilateral: Lateral Flexion of Spine
  • Contralateral Rotation of Spine
  • Stabilize Vertebrae
83
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What is the Shape of the Rotatores

A
  • Short
84
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What is the Location of the Rotatores

A
  • Parallel to Spine; Deep to Erector Spinae

- 2 Segments: Brevis & Longus

85
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What is the Origin of the Rotatores

A
  • TVP’s
86
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What are the Insertions of the Rotatores

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  • Brevis: SP of Vertebrae above

- Longus: SP of Vertebrae 2 Segments above

87
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What are the Actions of the Rotatores

A
  • Stabilize Spine
  • Local Extension
  • Contralateral Rotation
  • Proprioception
88
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What is the Innervation of Spinalis

A

Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves

88
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What is the Innervation of Rhomboid Major

A

Dorsal Scapular Nerve

88
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What is the Innervation of Multifidus

A

Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerves

89
Q

What is the Innervation of Serratus Posterior Superior

A

2nd and 5th Intercostal Nerves

90
Q

What is the Innervation of Levator Scapula

A

Dorsal Scapular Nerve

91
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What is the Innervation of Rotatores

A

Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerves

92
Q

What is the Innervation of Latissimus Dorsi

A

Thoracodorsal Nerve

93
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What is the Innervation of Rhomboid Major

A

Dorsal Scapular Nerve

94
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What is the Innervation of Longissimus

A

Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves

95
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What is the Innervation of Iliocostalis

A

Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves

96
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What is the Innervation of Semispinalis

A

Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerves

97
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What is the Innervation of Splenius Cervicis

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Posterior Rami of Cervical Spinal Nerves

98
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What is the Innervation of Splenius Capitis

A

Posterior Rami of Cervical Spinal Nerves

99
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What is the Innervation of Trapezius

A

Accessory Nerve (CNXI, Cranial Nerve)

100
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What is the Innervation of Serratus Posterior Inferior

A

Anterior Rami T9-T12 Spinal Nerves

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