Intrinsic Back Muscle POINA's Flashcards
Origin of Splenius (capitis and cervicis)
Nuchal Ligament
SP of C7-T6
Insertion of Splenius Capitis
Mastoid process
Superior nuchal line
Fibers run superolaterally!
Insertion of Splenius Cervicis
TP of C1-C4
Same as levator! Travel buddies!
Nerve Innervation of Splenius (both)
Posterior/Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerves
Muscle Action of Splenius (both)
Bilateral: head/neck EXTENSION
Unilateral:
IPSILATERAL head ROTATION
LATERAL neck FLEXION
Purposeful Activity of Splenius (both)
Driving, communication (shaking/nodding head)
Purposeful Activity of Iliocostalis
Maintaining upright posture for ADL’s
Origin of Iliocostalis
Thoracolumbar fascia / Common tendon which attaches to:
-SP of Lumbar spine and T11-12
-Iliac crest
-Posterior surface of sacram
SIP!
Insertion of Iliocostalis
-Cervical TP
-Lower rib angles
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Nerve innervation of Iliocostalis
Dorsal/Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves
Action of Iliocostalis
Bilateral: Vertebral column extension
Unilateral: IPSILATERAL vertebral column LATERAL FLEXION
Purposeful Activity of Longissimus
Upright posture for ADL’s
Origin of Longissimus
Thoracolumbar / Common Tendon
-SP of T11-12 and lumbar spine
-Iliac crest
-Posterior surface of sacrum
Insertion of Longissimus
-B/w rib tubercles and Thoracic TP
-Mastoid Process
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Nerve innervation of Longissimus
Dorsal/Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves