Module 4 Muscles Flashcards
Sternocleidomastoid - Innervation
Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI), C2, 3
Sternocleidomastoid - Origin
Sternal head: top of the manubrium
Clavicular head: medial 1/3 of the clavicle
Sternocleidomastoid - Insertion
Mastoid process of the temporal bone
And
The lateral portion of superior nuchal line of the occiput
Sternocleidomastoid - actions
Unilaterally:
LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the same side
ROTATE the head and neck to the opposite side
Bilaterally:
FLEX the neck
Assist to ELEVATE the ribcage during inhalation
Sternocleidomastoid - palpation
Supine - contralaterally rotate and lift head and neck of the table
Scalenes - Innervation
C(3), 4-8
Scalenes - SIN # to help remember origin and insertions
136 127 267
Ant Mid Pos
(1st rib, C3-C6, 1st rib, C2-C7, 2nd rib, C6-C7)
Scalenes - Origin
Anterior:
Transverse processes of C3 to C6
Middle:
Transverse processes of C2 to C7
Posterior:
Transverse processes of C6 to C7
Scalenes - Insertion
Anterior:
1st Rib
Middle:
1st Rib
Posterior:
2nd Rib
Scalenes - Actions
Unilaterally:
LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the same side (all 3)
ROTATE the head and neck to the opposite side (all 3)
Bilaterally:
FLEX the head and neck (anterior only)
ELEVATE the ribs during inhalation (all 3)
Scalenes - Palpation
Drop laterally off the SCM and have client take in short burst inhales through the nose
Levator Scapulae - Innervation
Cervical and dorsal scapular nerves
Levator scapulae - origin
Transverse processes of C1 to C4
Levator scapula - insertion
Medial border of the scapula between the superior angle and the superior portion of the spine of the scapula
Levator Scapulae - Actions
Unilaterally:
ELEVATE & DOWNWARDLY ROTATE the scapulothoracic joint
LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to same side
ROTATE the head and neck to same side
Bilaterally:
EXTEND the head and neck