Muscles (Back, Upper Limb) Flashcards
Origin of Trapezius
Superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes of C7 through T12
Insertion of Trapezius
Lateral 3rd of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
Innervation of Trapezius
Suptrapezial nerve plexus, Motor: Accessory n. (CN XI) and Proprioception: Cervical nn. (C3 and C4)
Actions of Trapezius
Elevates, retracts and rotates scapula
Blood Supply to Trapezius
Branch(es) of the transverse cervical artery
Origin of Latissimus Dorsi
Spinous processes of T6 through T12, Thoracolumbar Fascia, iliac crest, and ribs X to XII
Insertion of Latissimus Dorsi
Floor of the intertubercular groove of the humerus
Actions of Latissimus Dorsi
Extends, adducts and medially rotates the humerus; raise body during climbing
Innervation of Latissimus Dorsi
Thoracodorsal n. (C6,C7,C8)
Blood Supply to Latissimus Dorsi
Thoracodorsal artery from the subscapular a.
Origin of Levator Scapulae
Posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C1 through C4
Insertion of Levator Scapulae
Upper portion of the medial border of the scapula
Innervation of Levator Scapulae
Cervical nerves C3 and C4 and Dorsal Scapular n. (C5)
Actions of Levator Scapulae
Elevates the scapula and tilts the glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating the scapula
Blood Supply to Levator Scapulae
Dorsal scapular a.
Origin of Rhomboideus Major
Spinous processes of T2-T5
Origin of Rhomboideus Minor
Spinous processes of C7-T1 and ligamentum nuchae
Insertions of Rhomboideus Major and Minor
Medial border of the scapula from above scapular spine to the inferior angle. Minor is superior to the major.
Innervation of Rhomboideus Major and Minor
Dorsal Scapular n. (C4, C5)
Actions of Rhomboideus Major and Minor
Retracts scapula and elevates it. Rotation depresses the glenoid cavity. Fixes scapula to thoracic wall.
Blood supply to Rhomboideus Major and Minor
Dorsal scapular a.
Three columns of Erector Spinae
Lateral to medial: Iliocostalis, Logissimus, Spinalis
Origin of Erector Spinae group
Sacrum and spinous processes of lumbar and lower thoracic vertebrae
Insertion of Iliocostalis
The angles of the ribs
Insertion of Longissimus
The transverse processes of vertebrae at all levels up to the base of the skull
The Spinalis fibers…?
interconnect the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae
Innervation of Erector Spinae group
Innervated segmentally by the Dorsal Primary Rami of spinal nerves
The Dorsal Scapular muscles
Supraspinatus, Intraspinatus, Teres Major and Teres Minor
Origin of Subscapularis
Subscapular fossa
Insertion of Subscapularis
Lesser tubercle of the humerus
Innervation of Subscapularis
Upper and Lower Subscapular nn.
Action of Subscapularis
Medial rotation of the arm
Origin of Supraspinatus
Supraspinous fossa
Insertion of Supraspinatus
Greater tubercle of the humerus (superior facet)
Innervation of Supraspinatus
Suprascapular n. (C5, C6)
Action of Supraspinatus
Abduction (0-15 degrees)
Origin of Infraspinatus
Infraspinous fossa
Insertion of Infraspinatus
Greater tubercle of the humerus (middle facet)
Innervation of Infraspinatus
Suprascapular n. (C5,C6)
Action of Infraspinatus
Lateral Rotation of the arm
Origin of Teres Minor
Upper lateral border of the scapula
Insertion of Teres Minor
Greater tubercle of the humerus (inferior facet)
Innervation of Teres Minor
Axillary n. (C5, C6)
Action of Teres Minor
Lateral rotation of the arm
Origin of Teres Major
Lower lateral border of the scapula
Insertion of Teres Major
Crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
Innervation of Teres Major
Lower subscapular n.
Action of Teres Major
Medial rotation, adduction and extension of the arm
Origin of Deltoid
Lateral margin of the scapular spine, acromion and clavicle
Insertion of Deltoid
Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Innervation of Deltoid
Axillary n. (C5, C6)
Action of Deltoid
Adduction (15-100 degrees)
Anterior fibers: Medial rotation and flexion of the arm
Posterior fibers: Lateral rotation and extension of the arm
Origin of Pectoralis Major
Clavicle, sternum and ribs 1-6
Insertion of Pectoralis Major
Crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus
Innervation of Pectoralis Major
Medial and lateral pectoral nn.
Action of Pectoralis Major
Medial rotation, adduction and flexion of the arm
Origin of Pectoralis Minor
Ribs 3-5
Insertion of Pectoralis Minor
Coracoid process of the scapula
Innervation of Pectoralis Minor
Medial pectoral n.
Action of Pectoralis Minor
Protraction of the scapula
Origin of Serratus Anterior
Ribs 1-9
Insertion of Serratus Anterior
Medial border of the scapula, costal surface
Innervation of Serratus Anterior
Long thoracic n. (C5-C7)
Action of Serratus Anterior
Protraction and superior rotation of the lateral angle of the scapula; holds scapula against the dorsal trunk
Origin of Subclavius
1st Rib
Insertion of Subclavius
Groove on the middle 1/3 of the clavicle
Innervation of Subclavius
N. to the subclavius
Action of Subclavius
Pulls tip of the shoulder down, pulls clavicle medially to stabilize the sternoclavicular joint, serves to cushion neurovascular structures deep to the clavicle
Elevation of scapula
Upper trapezius, levator scapulae
Protraction of scapula
Serratus anterior, pectoralis minor
Superior rotation of lateral angle of scapula
Upper and lower trapezius, serratus anterior
Depression of scapula
Lower trapezius, Lower serratus anterior, gravity
Retraction of scapula
Rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, middle trapezius
Inferior rotation of lateral angle of scapula
Levator scapulae, rhomboid minor, rhomboid major, gravity
Flexion of arm
Pec major, anterior deltoid, biceps brachii, coracobrachialis
Abduction of arm
Supraspinatus, deltoid
Medial rotation of arm
Subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi, anterior deltoid, pectoralis major
Extension of arm
Latissimus dorsi, teres major, posterior deltoid, long head of triceps brachii
Adduction of arm
Anterior and posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major
Lateral rotation of arm
Infraspinatus, teres minor, posterior deltoid