Back Myology Flashcards
Muscles of Layer 1
- Trapezius M.
2. Latissimus Dorsi M.
Muscles of Layer 2
- Rhomboid Major M.
- Rhomboid Minor M.
- Levator Scapulae M.
Muscles of Layer 3
- Serratus Posterior Superior M.
2. Serratus Posterior Inferior M.
Muscles of Layer 4
- Splenius Captis M.
2. Splenius Cervicis M.
Muscles of Layer 5
erector spinae (iliocostalis ms., longissimus ms., spinalis m.)
Muscles for Layer 6
transversospinalis ms.: semispinalis, multifidus, rotatores longus m., rotatores brevis m.
extrinsic muscles
trapezius m. (L1), latissiumus dorsi m. (L1), rhomboid major m. (L2), rhomboid major m. (L2), levator scapulae m. (L2), serratus posterior superior, serratus posterior inferior (L3)
intrinsic muscles
splenius capitus m. (L4), splenius cervicis m. (L4), 3 iliocostalis muscles (L5), 3 longissimus muscles (L5), 3 spinalis muscles (L5), 3 semispinalis muscles (L6), multifidus m. (L6), rotatores longus m. (L6), rotatores brevis m. (L6)
trapezius m
L1
origin: Spinous processes of C7-T12, Ligamentum
Nuchae, External Occipital Protuberance and medial 1/3 of
Superior Nuchal Line of Occipital B.
insertion: Lateral 1/3 of the Clavicle, Acromion and
Scapular Spine
action: whole muscle rotates pt of glenoid cavity superiorly, retracts scapula. upper fibers elevate scapula. lower fibers depress scapula. with scapula fixed, upper fibers extend neck working b/l, laterally flex neck, and rortate face away working unilaterally
innervation : motor: spinal accessory n.
sensory: C3, C4
latissimus dorsi m.
L1
O: Spinous processes of T6-T12, Ribs 9-12, Iliac Crest and
Spinous Processes of L1-5 and Median Sacral Crest via
Thoracolumbar Fascia
I: Floor of the Humeral Intertubercular Groove (front of proximal humerus)
A: adduction, extension, medially rotate humerus, rotate glenoid cavity inferiorly
N: thoracodorsal n. (C6-8)
rhomboid major m.
L2
O: spinous processes of T2-5
I: medial border of scapula (inferior to scapular spine)
A: retract and elevate scapula, rotate glenoid cavity inferiorly
N: dorsal scapular N. (C4,5)
rhomboid minor m.
L2
O: spinous processes of C7-T1 - lower part of the ligamentum nuchae
I: medial border of scapula (at scapular spine)
A: retract and elevate scapula, rotate glenoid cavity inferiorly
N: dorsal scapular n. (C4, 5)
levator scapulae m.
L 2
O: posterior tubercles of transverse processes C1-4
I: medial border of scapula (superior to scapular spine)
A: elevate scapula, rotate glenoid cavity inferiorly. when scapula fixed, extend and laterally flex neck.
N: C3, 4, dorsal scapular n. (C5)
serratus posterior superior m.
L3
O: nuchal l. and spinous processes C7-T3
I: superior surfaces of ribs 2-4
A: elevate ribs with forced inspiration (proprioceptive)
N: intercostal N. (2-5)
serratus posterior inferior m.
L3
O: spinous processes T11-L2
I: inferior surface of ribs 8-12
A: depress ribs with forced expiration (proprioceptive)
N: anterior rami T9-12
splenius capitis m.
L4
O: lower 1/2 nuchal l., spinous process C7-T3 (4)
I: mastoid process of temporal B., lateral 1/3 superior nuchal line of occipital B., extend neck when b/l; laterally flex neck and rotate face toward when working unilaterally
N: posterior rami C3-5
splenius cervicis m.
L4
O: spinous processes T3-6
I: transverse processes C1-3 (4)
A: extend neck when b/l, laterally flex neck and rotate face torward when working unilaterally
erector spinae group (layer, overall function, A, N, lateral group, intermediate group, medial group?)
L5
keep spine upright
A: maintain erect posture and extend vertebral column and head when b/l; laterally flex vertebral column when working unilaterally
N: segmentally innervated by posterior rami of spinal nerves
lateral group: iliocostalis lumborum m. (3 muscles)
intermediate group: longissimus (3 muscles)
medial group: spinalis (3 muscles)
iliocostalis lumborum m.
L5, lateral
O: Posteromedial Iliac Crest, Spinous Processes
T11-L5, Median Sacral Crest, Lateral Sacral Crest,
Sacrotuberous L. and Long Posterior Sacroiliac L.
I: Costal Angles of Ribs 6-12
iliocostalis thoracis m.
L5, lateral
O: Costal Angles of Ribs 6-12
I: Costal Angles of Ribs 1-6 and Transverse
Process C7
iliocostalis cervicis m.
L5, lateral
O: Costal Angles of Ribs 3-6
I: Posterior Tubercles of Transverse Processes C4-6