muscles of the upper limb MP Flashcards
Rhomboid major
origin
Spinous processes of the T2 to T5 vertebrae
Rhomboid major
Insertion
Medial border of the scapula
Rhomboid major
action
Retracts (retract=draw bak) the scapula, rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity.
also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall.
Rhomboid major
INNERVATION
Dorsal
scapular nerve
Rhomboid minor
Origin
spinous processes of C7–T1
Rhomboid minor
insertion
Medial border of scapula
Rhomboid minor
Actions
Retracts and rotates scapula,
fixes scapula to thoracic wall
Rhomboid minor
INNERVATION
Dorsal
scapular nerve
Levator scapulae
Origin
transverse processes of C1 - C4 vertebrae
Levator scapulae
Insertion
Superior part of medial border of scapula
Levator scapulae
Actions
Elevates scapula and tilts
its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula
Levator scapulae
INNERVATION
Dorsal scapular
and cervical
(C3 and C4)
nerves
Serratus anterior
Origin
upper 8-9 ribs
Serratus anterior
Insertion
medial margin of the scapula
Serratus anterior
Actions
Protracts (protract= draw out/lengthen ) and stabilizes scapula
Rotates scapula upward, and
pulls it anterior
toward thoracic wall
Serratus anterior
INNERVATION
long thoracic (C05-C07)