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Back Myology Flashcards

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Trapezius M. (Layer 1)

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Occipital Bone; Ligamentum Nuchae; Spinous Processes C7-T12, Occipital Bone

Lateral 1/3 Clavicle; Acromion; Scapular Spine of Scapula

Retract, Elevate, & Depress the Scapula; Neck Extension (Bilaterally); Neck Lateral Flexion & Rotate Face Away (Unilaterally)

Spinal Accessory N. (CN XI)

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Latissimus Dorsi M. (Layer 1)

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Spinous Processes T6-L5 & Median Sacral Crest; Ribs 9-12; Iliac Crest

Floor of Humeral Intertubercular Groove

Extend, Adduct, & Medially/Internally Rotate Humerus; Rotate Glenoid Cavity Inferiorly

Thoracodorsal N. (C6-8)

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Rhomboid Major M. (Layer 2)

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Spinous Processes T2-T5

Medial Border of Scapula (Inferior to Scapular Spine)

Retract/Elevate Scapula; Rotate Glenoid Cavity Inferiorly

Dorsal Scapular N. (C4,5)

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Rhomboid Minor M. (Layer 2)

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Spinous Processes C7-T1

Medial border of scapula (at scapular spine)

Retract/Elevate Scapula; Rotate Glenoid Cavity Inferiorly

Dorsal Scapular N. (C4,5)

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Levator Scapulae M. (Layer 2)

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Transverse Processes C1-C4

Medial border of scapula (Superior to scapular spine)

Elevate Scapula; Rotate Glenoid Cavity Inferiorly; Extend and Laterally Flex Neck

Dorsal Scapular N. (C5)

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Serratus Posterior Superior M. (Layer 3)

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Nuchal L. and Spinous Processes C7-T3

Superior surface of ribs 2-4

Elevate Ribs with Forced Inspiration (Proprioceptive)

Intercostal N. (2-5)

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Serratus Posterior Inferior M. (Layer 3)

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Spinous Processes T11-L2

Inferior Surface Ribs 8-12

Depress Ribs with Forced Expiration (Proprioceptive)

Anterior Rami (T9-12)

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Splenius Capitus M. (Layer 4)

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Lower 1/2 Ligamentum Nuchae & Spinous Processes C7-T3

Mastoid Process; Lateral 1/3 Superior Nuchal Line

Extend Neck (Bilaterally); Laterally Flex Neck & Rotate Face Toward (Unilaterally)

Posterior Rami

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Splenius Cervicis M.

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Spinous Process T3-T6

Transverse Process C1-C3

Extend Neck (Bilaterally); Laterally Flex Neck and Rotate Face Towards (Unilaterally)

Posterior Rami

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Erector Spinae Group (Layer 5)

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  • Iliocostalis (Lateral)
    • Iliocostalis Lumborum M.
    • Iliocostalis Thoracis M.
    • Iliocostalis Cervicis M.
  • Longissimus (Intermediate)
    • Longissimus Thoracis M.
    • Longissimus Cervicis M.
    • Longissimus Capitis M.
  • Spinalis (Medial)
    • Spinalis Thoracis M.
    • Spinalis Cervicis M.
  • Maintain erect posture; Extend vertebral column and head (Bilaterally); Laterally flex vertebral column (unilaterally)
  • Segmentally innervated by Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves
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Transversospinalis Group (Layer 6)

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  • Semispinalis Group (5+ Segments)
    • Semispinalis Thoracis M.
    • Semispinalis Cervicis M.
    • Semispinalis Capitis M.
  • Multifidus M. (3-4 Segments)
  • Rotatores Longus M. (2 Segments)
  • Rotatores Brevis M. (1 Segment)
  • A: Extend Spine; Rotate Spine Away
    • Exception: Semispinalis Capitis - Extend Head; Rotate Face Away
  • N: Posterior Rami
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Interspinalis M.

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Extend Spine

Posterior Rami

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Intertransversarii M.

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Laterally Flex Spine

Posterior Portion (Posterior Rami); Anterior Portion (Anterior Rami)

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Levator Costarum Longus M.

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Transverse Processes C7-T11

2nd Rib Inferior to Origin

Elevate Ribs

Posterior Rami

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Levator Costarum Brevis M.

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Transverse Processes C7-T11

Adjacent Rib Inferior To Origin

Elevate Ribs

Posterior Rami

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Rectus Capitis Posterior Major M.

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C2 Spinous Process

Lateral Portion Inferior Nuchal Line

Extend Head; Rotate Face Toward

Suboccipital N.

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Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor M.

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C1 Posterior Tubercle

Below Inferior Nuchal Line

Extend Head

Suboccipital N.

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Obliquus Capitis Inferior M.

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Axis/C2 Spinous Process

Transverse Process C1

Rotate Face Toward

Suboccipital N.

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Obliquus Capitis Superior M.

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C1 Transverse Process

Between Superior/Inferior Nuchal Lines

Extend & Laterally Flex Head

Suboccipital N.

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Pennate Muscles (Featherlike)

Tendon on one side, muscle on the other side

Muscle on either side of tendon

Multiple feathered muscle groups

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Unipennate

Bipennate

Multipennate

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Fusiform Muscles (Spindle Shape w/ Thick Central Region and Tapered Ends)

Muscles with 2 heads

Muscles with 3 heads

Muscles with 4 heads

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Bicipital

Tricipital

Quadracipital

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Muscles with 2 Bellies

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Digastric Muscles

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Muscles broken up by Tendon

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Multiventral Muscles

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Muscles with multiple Tendons

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Multicaudal Muscles

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Muscles with a serrated edge

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Serrated Muscles

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Muscles surrounding an opening

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Circular / Sphincteral Muscles

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Muscles with equal sides

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Quadrate Muscles

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