Back Myology Flashcards
Layer 1
Extrinsic
Trapezius Muscle
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
Trapezius Muscle
Actions
Whole- Sup rotate glenoid cavity, retract scapula
Upper- Elevate scapula, extend neck, rotate face away
Lower- Depress scapula
Innervation: Accessory Cranial Nerve XI
Transverse cervical artery
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
Actions: Extend, Adduct, and medially rotate humerus
Inferior rotate glenoid cavity
Innervation: Thoracodorsal Nerve
Thoracodorsal Artery
Layer 2
Extrinsic
Rhomboid Major
Rhomboid Minor
Levator Scapulae
Rhomboid Major
Action: Retract and Elevate Scapula, Inferior rotate glenoid cavity
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Dorsal Scapular Artery
Rhomboid Minor
Action: Retract and Elevate Scapula, Inferior rotate glenoid cavity
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Dorsal Scapular Artery
Levator Scapulae
Action: Elevate scapula, Inferior rotate glenoid cavity, Extend and Laterally flex neck
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Dorsal Scapular Artery
Layer 3
Extrinsic
Serratus Posterior Superior Muscle
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle
Serratus Posterior Superior Muscle
Action: Elevate Ribs, Mostly Proprioception
Innervation: Intercostal Nerve
Intercostal Artery
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle
Action: Depress Ribs, Mostly Porprioception
Innervation: Anterior Rami
Intercostal Artery
Layer 4
Intrinsic… all innervated by posterior rami
Splenius Capitus Muscle
Splenius Cervicus Muscle
Splenius Capitus Muscle
Action: Extend neck, Rotate face towards and laterally flex neck
Occipital Artery
Splenius Cervicis Muscle
Action: Extend neck, rotate face towards and laterally flex neck
Occipital Artery
Layer 5
Intrinsic… all innervation by posterior rami
Erector Spinae Group: Iliocostalis Muscle (lateral) Longissimus Muscle (intermediate) Spinalis Muscle (medial)
Iliocostalis Muscle
Action: Erect posture, Extend vertebral column and head, Laterally flex vertebral column
3 Parts: Lumborum, Thoracis and Cervicis
Posterior intercostal and lumbar arteries