Intrinsic Muscles of the Back Flashcards
What is the origin of the serratus posterior inferior?
T11-L2 (spinous processes)
what is the insertion of the serratus posterior superior?
2nd-4th ribs (superior border)
what is the insertion of the serratus posterior inferior?
8th-12th ribs (inferior borders, near angles)
What is the origin of the serratus posterior superior?
nuchal ligament; C7-T3 (spinous processes)
what is the innervation of the serratus posterior superior?
spinal nn T2-T5 (anterior rami)
what is the innervation of the serratus posterior inferior?
spinal nn T9-T12 (anterior rami)
what is the action of serratus posterior superior?
elevates the ribs
what is the action of serratus posterior inferior?
depresses ribs
what is the origin of the splenius capitis?
nuchal ligament; C3-C7 (spinous processes)
what is the origin of the splenius cervicis?
T3-T6 (spinous processes)
what is the insertion of the splenius capitis?
occipital bone (lateral superior nuchal line; mastoid process)
what is the insertion of the splenius cervicis?
C1-C2 (transverse processes)
what is the innervation of the splenius capitis?
spinal nn C10C6 (posterior rami, lateral branches)
what is the innervation of the splenius cervicis?
spinal nn C10C6 (posterior rami, lateral branches)
What is the action of the splenius capitis?
bilateral - extends cervical spine and head
unilateral - flexes and rotates head to the same side
what is the action of the splenius cervicis?
bilateral - extends cervical spine and head
unilateral - flexes and rotates head to the same side
what is the origin of the iliocostalis cervicis?
3rd-7th ribs
what is the origin of the iliocostalis thoracis?
7th-12th ribs
what is the origin of the iliocostalis lumborum?
sacrum, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia