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Sum 2014 - Anat Exam 1 > Exam 1 - Back - Muscles > Flashcards

Exam 1 - Back - Muscles Flashcards

1
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What innervates the Trapezius?

A

motor: spinal accessory (XI), proprioception: C3-C4

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What is the function of the Trapezius?

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elevates and depresses the scapula (depending on which part of the muscle contracts); rotates the scapula superiorly; retracts scapula

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What are the origins of the Trapezius?

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medial third of the superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T12

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What are the insertions of the Trapezius?

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lateral third of the clavicle, medial side of the acromion and the upper crest of the scapular spine, tubercle of the scapular spine

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What innervates the Latissimus dorsi?

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thoracodorsal nerve (C7,8) from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus

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What is the function of the Latissimus dorsi?

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extends the arm and rotates the arm medially

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What are the origins of the Latissimus dorsi?

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vertebral spines from T7 to the sacrum, posterior third of the iliac crest, lower 3 or 4 ribs, sometimes from the inferior angle of the scapula

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8
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What is the insertion of the Latissimus dorsi?

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floor of the intertubercular groove

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What innervates the Levator Scapulae?

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dorsal scapular nerve (C5); the upper part of the muscle receives branches of C3 & C4

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What is the function of the Levator Scapulae?

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elevates the scapula

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What is the origin of the Levator Scapulae?

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transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae

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What is the insertion of the Levator Scapulae?

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medial border of the scapula from the superior angle to the spine

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What innervates the Rhomboid major?

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dorsal scapular nerve (C5)

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What is the function of the Rhomboid major?

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retracts, elevates and rotates the scapula inferiorly

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What is the origin of the Rhomboid major?

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spines of vertebrae T2-T5

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What is the insertion of the Rhomboid major?

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medial border of the scapula inferior to the spine of the scapula

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17
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What are the 3 Erector Spinae Muscles?

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Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis

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What innervates the Iliocostalis?

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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves C4-S5

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What are the functions of the Iliocostalis?

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extends and laterally bends the trunk and neck

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What are the origins of the Iliocostalis?

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iliac crest and sacrum

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What are the insertions of the Iliocostalis?

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angles of the ribs

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What innervates the Longissimus?

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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves C1-S1

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What are the functions of the Longissimus?

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extends and laterally bends the trunk, neck and head

24
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What are the origins of the Longissimus?

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transverse process at inferior vertebral levels

25
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What are the insertions of the Longissimus?

A

transverse process at superior vertebral levels and mastoid process

26
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What innervates the Spinalis?

A

dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves C2-L3

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What are the functions of the Spinalis?

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extends and laterally bends trunk and neck

28
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What are the origins of the Spinalis?

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spinous processes at inferior vertebral levels

29
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What are the insertions of the Spinalis?

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spinous processes at superior vertebral levels and base of the skull

30
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What innervates the Serratus Posterior Inferior?

A

branches of the ventral primary rami of spinal nerves T9-T12

31
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What are the functions of the Serratus Posterior Inferior?

A

pulls down lower ribs

32
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What are the origins of the Serratus Posterior Inferior?

A

thoracolumbar fascia, spines of vertebrae T11-T12 and L1-L2

33
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What are the insertions of the Serratus Posterior Inferior?

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ribs 9-12, lateral to the angles

34
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What innervates the Serratus Posterior Superior?

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branches of the ventral primary rami of spinal nerves T1-T4

35
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What is the function of the Serratus Posterior Superior?

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elevates the upper ribs

36
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What are the origins of the Serratus Posterior Superior?

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ligamentum nuchae, spines of vertebrae C7 and T1-T3

37
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What are the insertions of the Serratus Posterior Superior?

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ribs 1-4, lateral to the angles

38
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What innervates the Splenius?

A

dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves C2-6

39
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What are the functions of the Splenius?

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extends and laterally bends neck and head; rotates head to same side

40
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What are the origins of the Splenius?

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ligamentum nuchae and spines C7-T6

41
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What are the insertions of the Splenius?

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capitis: mastoid process & superior nuchal line laterally; cervicis: posterior tubercles of C1-3

42
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What supplies blood to the Trapezius?

A

transverse cervical a.

43
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What supplies blood to the Latissimus dorsi?

A

thoracodorsal a.

44
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What supplies blood to the Levator scapulae?

A

dorsal scapular a.

45
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What supplies blood to the Rhomboid major?

A

Dorsal scapular artery

46
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What are the origins of Rhomboid minor?

A

inferior end of the ligamentum nuchae, spines of vertebrae C7 and T1

47
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What are the insertions of Rhomboid minor?

A

medial border of the scapula at the root of the spine of the scapula

48
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What are the functions of Rhomboid minor?

A

retracts, elevates and rotates the scapula inferiorly

49
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What innervates Rhomboid minor?

A

dorsal scapular nerve (C5)

50
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What supplies blood to Rhomboid minor?

A

dorsal scapular a

51
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What supplies blood to Iliocostalis?

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supplied segmentally by: deep cervical a., posterior intercostal aa., subcostal aa., lumbar aa.

52
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What supplies blood to Longissimus?

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supplied segmentally by: deep cervical a., posterior intercostal aa., subcostal aa., lumbar aa.

53
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What supplies blood to Spinalis?

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supplied segmentally by: deep cervical a., posterior intercostal aa., subcostal aa., lumbar aa.

54
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What supplies blood to Serratus Posterior Inferior?

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lowest posterior intercostal a., subcostal a., first two lumbar aa.

55
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What supplies blood to Serratus Posterior Superior?

A

posterior intercostal aa. 1-4

56
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What supplies blood to Splenius?

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supplied segmentally by: deep cervical a., posterior intercostal aa.

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