Intrinsic Back Muscles Flashcards
what are the superficial intrinsic back muscles?
splenius capitis
splenius cervicis
what is the origin of splenius capitis
spinous processes of CV7 through TV6
what is the insertion of splenius capitis
mastoid process
what is the origin of the splenius cervicis
spinous process of CV7 through TV6
what is the insertion of splenius cervicis?
transverse processes of CV1-4
what is the nerve supply for splenius capitis and cervicis
dorsal rami of cervical nerve
what is the action of the supeerficial intrinsic back muscles
unilateral - lateral flexion toward same side
bilateral - extension of the neck
what is the name of the intermediate intrinsic back muscles
erector spinae
what are the muscles of the erector spinae from medial to lateral?
spinalis
longissimus
iliocostalis
what are the parts of the spinalis?
capitis, cervicis, thoracis
what is the origin of the spinalis? hint: what region does it begin
spinous process of inferior thoracic and lumbar regions
what is the insertion of the spinalis?
spinous processes of several vertebral levels superior
what elements do the longissimus attach to?
transverse processes to transverse processes several levels superior
what sections of the vertebral column does the iliocostalis span?
cervicis, thoracis, lumborum
where does the iliocostalis originate?
iliac crest
transverse processes