Muscles of the Back Flashcards
Trapezius Origin
Spinous processes (C7, thoracic vertebrae)
Nuchal ligament
External occipial protuberance
Trapezius Insertion
Superior: Lateral 3rd of clavicle
Middle: Acromion, spine of scapula
Inferior: Middle end of spine of scapula
Trapezius Action
Superior: Elevates scapula
Middle: Retracts and rotates scapula
Inferior: Depresses scapula
Trapezius Arterial Supply
Superficial branch of transverse cervical artery
Trapezius Innervation
Motor: Cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory nerve)
Latissimus Dorsi Origin
Spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae Thoracolumbar fascia Iliac crest Ribs 9-12 (Scapula)
Latissimus Dorsi Insertion
Lesser tubercule of humerus (Intertubercular groove on anterior side of humerus)
Latissimus Dorsi Action
Extends, adducts, medially rotates humerus, elevates body
Latissimus Dorsi Arterial Supply
Thoracodorsal artery
Latissimus Dorsi Innervation
Thoracodorsal nerve (C6-8)
Received near the insertion point
Rhomboid Minor Origin
Spinous processes of C6 & C7
Deep to the trapezius
Rhomboid Minor Insertion
Medial border of scapula at level of spine
Rhomboid Minor Action
Connects scapula to spinal column
Retracts and rotates scapula down and towards the spine
Rhomboid Minor Arterial Supply
Dorsal scapular artery (either from subclavian artery or deep branch of transverse cervical artery)
Rhomboid Minor Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve (ventral rami of C5)
Rhomboid Major Origin
Spinous processes of T1-T4
Lies deep to trapezius
Rhomboid Major Insertion
Medial border of scapula inferior to spine
Rhomboid Major Action
Connects scapula to spinal column
Retracts and rotates scapula down and toward spine
Rhomboid Major Arterial Supply
Dorsal scapular artery (either from subclavian artery or deep branch of transverse cervical artery)
Rhomboid Major Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve (ventral rami of C4 & C5)
Levator Scapulae Origin
Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae
Lies deep to trapezius in same plane as rhomboids
Levator Scapulae Insertion
Superior angle of scapula
Levator Scapulae Action
Elevates and rotates scapula
Levator Scapulae Arterial Supply
Dorsal scapular artery (either from subclavian artery or deep branch of transverse cervical artery)
Levator Scapulae Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve (ventral rami of C3-5)
Serratus Posterior Superior Origin
Spinous processes of C7 and upper thoracic vertebrae
Lower nuchal ligament
Lies deep to rhomboids
Serratus Posterior Superior Insertion
Superior border of ribs 2-5