Back Myology Flashcards
6 layer method
Layers 1-3 = Extrinsic;
Layers 4-6 = Intrinsic
Trapezius m. Attachment
C7 - T12, ligamentum nuchae, external occipital protuberance, superior nuchal line
Trapezius m. Insertion
Lateral clavicle and scapular spine
Trapezius m. Action - whole
Retract scapula and rotate glenoid cavity superiorly
Trapezius m. Action - upper fibers
Elevate scapula, extend neck bilaterally and unilaterally rotate face AWAY from muscle
Trapezius m. Action - lower fibers
Depress scapula
Latissimus Dorsi m. Attachment
T6-L5, iliac crest and thoracolumbar fascia along median sacral crest
Latissimus Dorsi m. Insertion
Anterior Humerus
Latissimus Dorsi m. Action
Extend, ADduct, medially rotate humerus and inferiorly rotate glenoid cavity
Levator Scapulae m. Attachment
Posterior tubercles of C1-C4 transverse processes
Levator Scapulae m. Insertion
Superior scapula
Levator Scapulae m. Action
Elevate scapula, inferiorly rotate glenoid cavity, extend and laterally flex neck
Rhomboid Minor m. Attachment
C7 - T1
Rhomboid Minor m. Insertion
Scapula at level of scapular spine
Rhomboid Minor m. Action
Retract and elevate scapula, inferiorly rotate glenoid cavity
Rhomboid Major m. Attachment
T2-T5
Rhomboid Major m. Insertion
Scapula inferior to scapular spine
Rhomboid Major m. Action
Retract and elevate scapula, inferiorly rotate glenoid cavity
Serratus Posterior Superior m. Attachment
Nuchal ligament, C7-T3
Serratus Posterior Superior m. Insertion
Superior surface of ribs
Serratus Posterior Superior m. Action
Proprioceptive; elevate ribs with forced inhalation
Serratus Posterior Inferior m. Attachment
T11-L2
Serratus Posterior Inferior m. Insertion
Inferior surface of ribs
Serratus Posterior Inferior m. Action
Proprioceptive; Depress ribs with forced exhalation
Splenius Capitis m. Attachment
lower half of nuchal ligament and C7 - T4
Splenius Capitis m. Insertion
Mastoid process or temporal bone and superior nuchal line of occipital bone
Splenius Capitis m. Action
Extend neck bilaterally, laterally flex and rotate head TOWARD unilateral muscle in activation
Splenius Cervicis m. Attachment
T3-T6
Splenius Cervicis m. Insertion
Transverse processes of C1-C4
Splenius Cervicis m. Action
Extend neck bilaterally, laterally flex and rotate head TOWARD unilateral muscle in activation
Erector Spinae group members and actions
Iliocostalis-lateral, Longissimus-intermediate, Spinalis-median
Action = Keep spine erect and maintain posture
Iliocostalis members
Iliocostalis Lumborum, Iliocostalis Thoracis, Iliocostalic Cervicis
Iliocostalis Lumborum m. Attachment
T11-L5, median sacral crest, iliac crest
Iliocostalis Lumborum m. Insertion
Costal angles of ribs
Iliocostalis Thoracis m. Attachment
Costal angles of ribs
Iliocostalis Thoracis m. Insertion
Costal angles of ribs and transverse process of C7
Iliocostalis Cervicis m. Attachment
Costal angles of ribs
Iliocostalis Cervicis m. Insertion
Posterior tubercles on transverse processes of C4-C6