Deep to trapezius

Question 1

Rhomboid major (origin)

Answer 1

spinous processes of T2-T5

Question 2

Rhomboid major (insertion)

Answer 2

Medial border of scapula below rhomboid minor

Question 3

Rhomboid major (action)

Answer 3

elevation and retraction of scapula

Question 4

Rhomboid major (innervation)

Answer 4

Dorsal scapular nerve

Question 5

Rhomboid minor (origin)

Answer 5

Lower part of ligamentum nuchae; spinous processes of C7-T1

Question 6

Rhomboid minor (insertion)

Answer 6

medial lip of scapula at base of spine

Question 7

Rhomboid minor (action)

Answer 7

elevation and retraction of scapula

Question 8

Rhomboid minor (innervation)

Answer 8

dorsal scapular nerve

Question 9

Levator Scapulae (origin)

Answer 9

Transverse processes of C1-C4

Question 10

Levator Scapulae (insertion)

Answer 10

superior angle and upper part of medial border of scapula

Question 11

Levator Scapulae (action)

Answer 11

Elevation of scapula, rotation of glenoid cavity upward

Question 12

Levator Scapulae (innervation)

Answer 12

Dorsal rami of C3-C4 and dorsal scapular nerve

Question 13

Latissimus dorsi (origin)

Answer 13

spinous process of lower 6 thoracic and all lumbar and sacral vertebrae; posterior part of iliac crest

Question 14

Latissimus dorsi (insertion)

Answer 14

Medial lip (crest of lesser tubercle) and floor at intertubercular groove of humerus

Question 15

Latissimus dorsi (action)

Answer 15

extension, adduction, and medial rotation of arm

Question 16

Latissimus dorsi (innervation)

Answer 16

thoracodorsal nerve