Exam 1 - Back - Muscles Flashcards
What innervates the Trapezius?
motor: spinal accessory (XI), proprioception: C3-C4
What is the function of the Trapezius?
elevates and depresses the scapula (depending on which part of the muscle contracts); rotates the scapula superiorly; retracts scapula
What are the origins of the Trapezius?
medial third of the superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T12
What are the insertions of the Trapezius?
lateral third of the clavicle, medial side of the acromion and the upper crest of the scapular spine, tubercle of the scapular spine
What innervates the Latissimus dorsi?
thoracodorsal nerve (C7,8) from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus
What is the function of the Latissimus dorsi?
extends the arm and rotates the arm medially
What are the origins of the Latissimus dorsi?
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
What is the insertion of the Latissimus dorsi?
floor of the intertubercular groove
What innervates the Levator Scapulae?
dorsal scapular nerve (C5); the upper part of the muscle receives branches of C3 & C4
What is the function of the Levator Scapulae?
elevates the scapula
What is the origin of the Levator Scapulae?
transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae
What is the insertion of the Levator Scapulae?
medial border of the scapula from the superior angle to the spine
What innervates the Rhomboid major?
dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
What is the function of the Rhomboid major?
retracts, elevates and rotates the scapula inferiorly
What is the origin of the Rhomboid major?
spines of vertebrae T2-T5
What is the insertion of the Rhomboid major?
medial border of the scapula inferior to the spine of the scapula
What are the 3 Erector Spinae Muscles?
Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis
What innervates the Iliocostalis?
dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves C4-S5
What are the functions of the Iliocostalis?
extends and laterally bends the trunk and neck
What are the origins of the Iliocostalis?
iliac crest and sacrum
What are the insertions of the Iliocostalis?
angles of the ribs
What innervates the Longissimus?
dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves C1-S1