Errector Spinae Flashcards
Splenius Capitis
Origin
Ligamentum nuchae
SP C7-T3
Splenius Capitis
Insertion
Lateral 1/3rd superior nuchal line
Mastoid process
Splenius Capitis
Innervation
Dorsal rami in the area
Splenius Capitis
Action
Bilateral: Head extension
Unilateral: Ipsilateral lateral flexion and rotation
Splenius Cervicis
Origin
SP T3-T6
Splenius Cervicis
Insertion
TP C1-C3
Splenius Cervicis
Innervation
Dorsal Rami in the area
Splenius Cervicis
Action
Bilateral: Neck extension
Unilateral: Ipsilateral lateral flexion and rotation
Iliocostalis Lumborum
Origin
Common tendon of the erector spinal muscles
Iliac crest
Iliocostalis Lomborum
Insertion
Inferior borders of the 6th-12th ribs at the costal angle
Iliocostalis Lumborum
Innervation
Dorsal rami in the area
Iliocostalis Lumborum
Action
Spine: bilateral extension
Unilateral ipsilateral lateral flexion
Iliocostalis Thoracis
Origin
Superior borders of the 6th-12th ribs at the costal angle
Iliocostalis Thoracis
Insertion
Inferior borders of the 1st-6th ribs at the costal angle
Iliocostalis Thoracis
Innervation
Dorsal rami in the area
Iliocostalis Thoracis
Action
Spine: bilateral extension
Unilateral ipsilateral lateral flexion
Iliocostalis Cervicis
Origin
3rd-6th ribs at costal angles