Muscle Function - Basic - Char Flashcards
Trapezius or/in
Inserts in spine of scapula and nuchal/ supraspinatus ligament of c2/t10
Trapezius function
Elevation of the shoulder; cranial dorsal and caudal dorsal
Rhomboideus
O: nuchal / supraspinatus ligament Ins: medial scapula cartilage Function: elevates scapula / Aids elevation neck at rest
Rhomboideus function
Raises scapular and moves it forward. Elevates the neck.
Latissimus dorsi
O:Supraspinatus ligament & thorscolumbar fascia Ins: teres tuberosity of the humerus (medial) Function: retracts him after extension
Latissimus dorsi function
When the forelimb is planted and extended it pulls the body forward.
Latissimus dorsi
Origin: supraspinatus ligament and thoracolimbar fascia and inserts into media humerus
Trapezius