muscles of the back Flashcards
Name the superficial extrinsic back muscles
Rhomboid major/ minor
levator scapulae
trapezius
latissimus dorsi
Name the intermediate extrinsic back muscles
Serratus posterior superior
Serratus posterior inferior
Attachments of levator scapulae
transverse processes of C1-C4
medial border of scapula
Attachments of rhomboid major
spinous processes of T2-5
medial border of scapula
Attachments of rhomboid minor
Nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7/T1
medial border of scapula medial to scapular spine
Attachments of latissimus dorsi
spinous processes of T7-12, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia and ribs 3-4
intertubercular sulcus
Attachments of trapezius
external occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament, spinous processse of C7-T12,
lateral 1/3 clavicle and acromion and spine of scapula
Nerve supply of levator scapulae
dorsal scapular (C4,C5)
Nerve supply of rhomboid major and minor
dorsal scapular (C4,C5)
Nerve supply of latissimus dorsi
Thoracodorsal (C6-8)
Nerve supply of trapezius
Accessory (CNXI)
Attachments of serratus posterior superior
nuchal ligament, spinous processes C7-T3
superior border of ribs 2-4
Attachments of serratus posterior inferior
spinous processes of T11-L2
Inferior border of ribs 8-12
nerve supply of serratus posterior superior/ inferior
intercostal nerves (2-5,9-12)
Name the superficial intrinsic back muscles
Splenius Capitus
splenius cervicis