Midterm OP (Muscles) Flashcards
Upper Trapezius Origin
EOP, Nuchal Line, Nuchal Ligament
Middle Trapezius Origin
SP’s of C7-T5
Lower Trapezius Origin
SP’s of T5-T12
Insertion of Trapezius
Lateral 1/3 of Clavicle
Acromion
Spine of Scapula
Action of Trapezius
Unilateral: Lateral flexion of head
Bilateral: Extension of head
Elevation of Scapula
Retraction of Scapula
Upward rotation of Scapula
Downward rotation of Scapula
Innervation of Trapezius
Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
Cervical Spinal n dorsal rami
What is the origin of the Levator Scapulae?
TPs of C1-C4
Where does the Levator Scapulae insert?
Medial border of scapula (superior part)
What is the action of the Levator Scapulae?
Elevation of scapula, extension and lateral flexion of neck
What is the innervation of the Levator Scapulae?
Dorsal scapular nerve
What is the origin of the Splenius Capitis?
SPs of C4-T4 and nuchal ligament
What is the insertion of the Splenius Capitis?
Mastoid process and superior nuchal line
What is the unilateral action of the Splenius Capitis?
Ipsilateral rotation and lateral flexion of head and neck
What is the bilateral action of the Splenius Capitis?
Extension of head and neck
What is the innervation of the Splenius Capitis?
Cervical spinal nerves (dorsal rami)
What is the origin of the Splenius Cervicis?
SPs of T3-T6
What is the insertion of the Splenius Cervicis?
TPs of C1-C3
What is the unilateral action of the Splenius Cervicis?
Ipsilateral rotation and lateral flexion of neck
What is the bilateral action of the Splenius Cervicis?
Extension of neck
What is the innervation of the Splenius Cervicis?
Cervical spinal nerves (dorsal rami)
What is the origin of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Sternal head: manubrium of sternum; Clavicular head: medial portion of clavicle
What is the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Mastoid process
What are the actions of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Rotation of head to contralateral side; Lateral flexion to ipsilateral side; Bilateral action: neck flexion
What is the motor innervation of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
What is the sensory innervation of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Cervical spinal nerves (ventral rami)
What is the origin of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major?
SP of C2
What is the insertion of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major?
Lateral portion of inferior nuchal line
What are the actions of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major?
Extension, ipsilateral rotation & lateral flexion of head
What is the nerve supply for the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major?
Suboccipital nerve
What is the origin of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor?
Posterior tubercle of C1
What is the insertion of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor?
Medial portion of inferior nuchal line
What are the actions of the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor?
Extension & ipsilateral lateral flexion of head
What is the nerve supply for the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor?
Suboccipital nerve
What is the origin of the Obliquus Capitis Superior?
TP of C1
What is the insertion of the Obliquus Capitis Superior?
Below inferior nuchal line (occipital bone)
What are the actions of the Obliquus Capitis Superior?
Extension, ipsilateral rotation & lateral flexion of head
What is the nerve supply of the Obliquus Capitis Superior?
Suboccipital nerve
What is the origin of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior?
SP of C2
What is the insertion of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior?
TP of C1