Gross Anatomy Exam 1: Muscles Flashcards
Insertion of the descending trapezius
lateral 1/3 clavicle
Innervation of the trapezius muscle
- Cervical plexus C3-C4
- Spinal accessory nerve (C.N. XI)
Action of the descending trapezius
Elevate scapula
Blood supply of the trapezius muscle
Transverse cervical artery
Origin of the transverse trapezius
Spinous process of T1-T4
Insertion of transverse trapezius
Acromion of scapula
Action of transverse trapezius
Retract scapula
Origin of Ascending trapezius
Spinous process of T5-T12
Insertion of ascending trapezius
Spine of scapula
Origin of levator scapulae
Transverse process of C1-C4
Insertion of levator scapulae
Superior angle of scapula
Innervation of Levator Scapulae
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4-C5)
Origin of Rhomboid Minor
Spinous process of C7 - T1
Insertion of Rhomboid Minor
Root of Spine of Scapula
Innervation of Rhomboid Minor
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5)
Action of Rhomboid Minor
-Retract scapula, anchor scapula to thoracic wall, depress glenoid cavity
Origin of Rhomboid Major
Spinous process of T2-T5
Insertion of Rhomboid Major
Medial border of scapula below the spine of scapula
Innervation of Rhomboid Major
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4-C5)
Action of Rhomboid Major
Retract scapula, steady scapula to thoracic wall, depress glenoid cavity
Extrinsic muscles of the back
Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboid Minor and Major
Superficial Intrinsic muscles of the back
Serratus Posterior Superior + Serratus Posterior Inferior
Splenius Capitis + Splenius Cervicis
Erector Spinae Muscles
“I Love Spaghetti”
ILiocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis
Breakdown of erector spinae muscles
Iliocostalis - Cervicis, Thoracis, Lumborum
Longissimus - Capitis, Cervicis, Thoracis
Spinalis - Cervicis, Thoracis
Origin of Latissimus Dorsi
- Thoracolumbar fascia
- Spinous process of T7-T12
- Ribs 9 - 12
- Inferior angle of Scapula
- Iliac crest
Insertion of Latissimus Dorsi
-Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus
Innervation of Latissimus Dorsi
Thoracodorsal nerve (c6,7,8)
“C6, 7, 8 make the lats great”
Action of Latissimus Dorsi
Extension, Medial Rotation, Adduction
“getting arrested”
Origin of Serratus Posterior Superior
- Spinous process of C7-T3
- nuchal ligament
Insertion of serratus posterior superior
Superior border of ribs 2-4
Innervation of serratus posterior superior
Spinal nerve T2-T5 Anterior rami
Action of serratus posterior superior
Elevate ribs
Origin of serratus posterior inferior
Spinous process of T11-L2
Insertion of serratus posterior inferior
Inferior border of ribs 8-12
Innervation of serratus posterior inferior
Spinal n. T9-T12 (anterior rami)
Action of serratus posterior inferior
depress ribs
Origin of the descending trapezius
EOP, nuchal ligament, superior nuchal line
Origin of Splenius capitis
- Spinous process of C3-C7
- nuchal ligament
*gedo
Insertion of Splenius Capitis
- Mastoid process of temporal bone
- Lateral superior nuchal line
Innervation of Splenius Capitis
Spinal Nerves C1-C6 (dorsal Rami)
*biggest bday - 16
Action of Splenius Capitis
Bilateral - extends head and cervical spine
Unilateral - ipsilateral lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation of head
Origin of Splenius cervicis
Spinous process of T3-T6
Insertion of Splenius cervicis
Transverse process of C1-C2
*G+T serve
Innervation of Splenius Cervicis
Spinal Nerves C1-C6 (Dorsal Rami)
Action of Splenius Cervicis
Bilateral - extends head and cervical spine
Unilateral = ipsilateral flexion; ipsilateral rotation
Origin of Iliocostalis Cervicis
Ribs 3- 7
*Cost - eat ribs
Insertion of Iliocostalis Cervicis
Transverse process of C4-C6
Innervation of Illiocostalis Cervicis
Spinal nerves C8 - L1 (dorsal rami)
*she ate L1
Action of Illiocostalis cervicis
Bilateral: Extends spine
Unilateral: ipsilateral lateral flexion of spine
Origin of Iliocostalis Thoracis
Ribs 7-12