Back Myology Flashcards
What is the relation of Six Layer model of back muscles to Extrinsic/Intrinsic catergories?
- The superficial 3 layers are extrinsic (innervated by a branch of an Anterior Ramus or Cranial nerve)
- The deep 3 layers are intrinsic (innervated by Posterior Rami)
What are the muscles present in layer 1 of the back?
- Trapezius M.
- Latissimus Dorsi M.
What muscle is this?
Trapezius M.
What muscle is this?
Lattisimus Dorsi M.
Trapezius M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Spinous processes of C7-T12, Ligamentum Nuchae, External Occipital Protuberance and medial 1/3 of Superior Nuchael Line of Occipital B.
Insertion: Lateral 1/3 of the Clavicle, Acromion and Scapular Spine
Action: Whole muscle (rotate point of the Glenoid Clavity superiorly, retract the Scapula); upper fibers (elevate Scapula); lower fibers (depress Scapula); with the Scapula fixed the upper fibers with extend the Neck working bilaterally, laterally flex the Neck and rotate the Face away when working unilaterally
Innervation: Motor: Spinal Accessory N. (CN XI); Sensory: C3,4
Lattisimus Dorsi M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Spinous Processes of T6-12, Ribs 9-12, Iliac Crest and Spinous Processes of L1-5, and Median Sacral Crest via Thoracolumbar Fascia
Insertion: Floor of the Humeral Intertubercular Groove
Action: extend, abduct, and medially rorate the Humerus; rotate the Glenoid Cavity inferiorly
Innervation: Thoracodorsal N. (C6-8)
What muscles are present in layer 2 of the back?
- Rhomboid Major M.
- Rhomboid Minor M.
- Levator Sapulae M.
What muscle is this?
Rhomboid Major M.
What muscle is this?
Rhomboid Minor M.
What muscle is this?
Levator Scapulae M.
Rhomboid Major M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Spinous Processes of T2-5
Insertion: Medial border of Scapula (inferior to Scapular Spine)
Action: Retract and elevate Scapula, rotate the Glenoid Cavity inferiorly
Innervation: Doral Scapular N. (C4, 5)
Rhomboid Minor M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Spinous Processes of C7-T1, lower part of the Ligamentum Nuchae
Insertion: Medial border of Scapula (at Scapular Spine)
Action: Retract and elevate Scapula, rotate the Glenoid Cavity inferiorly
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular N. (C4, 5)
Levator Scapulae M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Posterior Tubercles of Transverse Processes C1-4
Insertion: Medial border of Scapula (superior to Scapular Spine)
Action: Elevate Scapula, rotate the Glenoid Cavity inferiorly; when the Scapula is fixed, extend and laterally flex the Neck
Innervation: C3, 4, Dorsal Scapular N. (C5)
What muscles are present in layer 3 of the back?
- Serratus Posterior Superior M.
- Serratus Posterior Inferior M.
What muscle is this?
Serratus Posterior Superior M.
What muscle is this?
Serratus Posterior Inferior M.
Serratus Posterior Superior M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Nuchal L. and Spinous Processes C7-T3
Insertion: Superior surfaces of Ribs 2-4
Action: Elevate Ribs with forced inspiration (primarily proprioceptive)
Innervation: Intercostal N. (2-5)
Serratus Posterior Inferior M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Spinous Processes T11-L2
Insertion: Inferior surface of Ribs 8-12
Action: Depress Ribs with forced expiration (primarily proprioceptive)
Innervation: Anterior Rami T9-12
What muscles are present in layer 4 of the back?
- Splenius Capitis M.
- Splenius Cervicis M.
What muscle is this?
Splenius Capitis M.
What muscle is this?
Splenius Cervicis M.
Splenius Capitis M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Lower 1/2 Nuchal L., Spinous Processes C7-T3(4)
Insertion: Mastoid Process of Temporal B., lateral 1/3 Superior Nuchal Line of the Occipital B.
Action: Extend the Neck when working bilaterally; laterally flex the Neck and rotate Face toward when working unilaterally
Innervation: Posterior Rami C3-5
Splenius Cervicis M.
Origin:
Insertion:
Action:
Innervation:
Origin: Spinous Processes T3-6
Insertion: Transverse Processes C1-3(4)
Action: Extend the Neck when working bilaterally; laterally flex the Neck and rotate Face toward when working unilaterally
Innervation: Posterior Rami C5-7
What muscles are present in layer 5 of the back?
(intrinsic, largest layer)
- Iliocostalis (lateral group): Iliocostalis Lumborum M., Iliocostalis Thoracis M., Iliocostalis Cervicis M.
- Longissimus (intermediate group): Longissimus Thoracis M., Longissinus Cervicis M., Longissimus Capitis M.
- Spinalis (medial group): Spinalis Thoracis M. (often blends with Longissimus Thoracis M.), Spinal Cervicis M. (usually absent), Spinalis Capitis M. (usually absent or blended with Semispinalis Capitis M.)
What is the action and innvervation of the Erector Spinae Group (layer 5) of the back?
- Action: maintain erect posture and extend the Vertebral Column and Head when working bilaterally; laterally flex the Vertebral Column when working unilaterally
- Innervation: segmentally innervated by Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves
What muscle is this?
Iliocostalis Lumborum M.
What muscle is this?
Iliocostalis Thoracis M.
What muscle is this?
Iliocostalis Cervicis M.