Cardiothoracic Flashcards
Which muscle is innervated by the thoracodorsal nerve?
Latissimus dorsi
What are the superficial muscles of the back?
- Trapezius
- Latissimus dorsi
- Levator scapulae
- Rhomboid minor and major
What are the three actions of the trapezius on the scapula?
- Elevates
- Retracts
- Rotates
What are the three actions of the latissimus dorsi on the humerus?
- Extension
- Adduction
- Medial/internal rotation
What is the function of the levator scapulae?
Elevation of the scapula
What are the two actions of the rhomboids?
- Retraction of the scapula
- Rotation of the scapula
What is the innervation of the rhomboids?
Dorsal scapular nerve
What is the innervation of the levator scapulae?
Dorsal scapular nerve
+ C3-C4
What are the 3 muscles of the pectoral region?
- Pectoralis major
- Pectoralis minor
- Serratus anterior
What is the function of the pectoralis major?
Adduction and medial rotation of the humerus
What is the origin and insertion of the pectoralis major?
Origin: clavicular and sternal head
Insertion: lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus
What is the function of the pectoralis minor?
Stabilisation of the scapula
What is the origin and insertion of the pectoralis minor?
Origin: ribs 3-5
Insertion: coracoid process
What is the origin and insertion of the serratus anterior?
Origin: lateral part of ribs 1-8
Insertion: anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula
Why does tripoding aid breathing?
When the scapula is stabilised, the pectoralis minor elevates the ribs with respiration