Muscles Flashcards
trapezius- descending
insertion
lateral 1/3 of clavicle
trapezius- descending
innervation
accessory n. CN XI
C3-C4 of cervical plexus
trapezius- descending
action
elevates scapula
trapezius- transverse
origin
aponeurosis at T1-T4 spinous processes
trapezius- transverse
insertion
acromion
trapezius- transverse
innervation
accessory n. C XI
C3-C4 pf cervical plexus
trapezius- transverse
action
retracts scapula
trapezius- ascending
origin
spinous processes of T5-T12
trapezius- ascending
insertion
scapular spine
trapezius- ascending
innervation
accessory n. CN XI
C3-C4 of cervical plexus
trapezius- ascending
action
depresses scapula
rhomboid minor
origin
spinous processes of C6, C7
rhomboid minor
insertion
medial border of scapula above scapular spine
rhomboid minor
innervation
dorsal scapular nerve
C4-C5
rhomboid minor
action
steadies scapula
elevates scapula
rhomboid major
origin
spinous processes of T1-T4 vertebrae
rhomboid major
insertion
medial border of scapula below scapular spine
rhomboid major
innervation
dorsal scapular nerve
C4-C5
rhomboid major
action
steadies scapula
elevates scapula
levator scapulae
origin
transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae
levator scapulae
insertion
superior angle of scapula
levator scapulae
innervation
dorsal scapular nerve
C4-C5
levator scapulae
action
draws scapula medially upward while moving inferior angle medially,
ipsilateral flexion
supraspinatus
origin
supraspinous fossa