intermediate back muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the intermediate back muscles
A
Levator scapulae
Rhomboid major/minor
2
Q
What is the origin of levitator scapulae?
A
TV of upper four cervical vert
3
Q
What is the insertion of levitator scapulae?
A
Superior border of scapulae (superior angle)
4
Q
What is the origin of Rhomboid minor?
A
Spinous process of C7- T1
5
Q
What is the insertion of Rhomboid Minor?
A
medial border of scapula (base of spine)
6
Q
What is the origin of the Rhomboid major?
A
spinous process T2-T5
7
Q
What is the action of levitator Scapulae?
A
elevates scapula
inferior rotation
affects neck movements
8
Q
What is the action of the Rhomboid Muscles?
A
retraction of scapula with small amount of elevation
