Muscles of the UQ Flashcards
UFT Origin
1” behind mastoid process, superior nuchal line, ligamentum nuchae, Supraspinous ligament of c-spine (C1-C7) , SP of C7
MFT Origin
SP of T1-T5
LFT Origin
SP of T6-T12
UFT Insertion
posterior border of the lateral 1/3rd of the clavicle , acromion process of scapula
MFT Insertion
medial margin of acromion process. superior lip of crest of the spine of scapula
LFT Insertion
tubercle of spine of scapula (superior aspect)
Trapezius Actions
elevation of the scapula (UFT), upward rotation of scapula (all 3), retraction of scapula (all 3), depression of scapula (LFT), pull head backwards (bilateral contraction)(UFT) , pull head laterally (unilateral contraction)(UFT) , rotate head to opposite side (UFT)
Trapezius Nerve
spinal accessory nerve, CN XI (cranial nerve 11)
Levator Scapulae Origin
posterior tubercles of TPs of C1 to C4
Levator Scapulae Insertion
superior angle of scapula, vertebral border of the scapula until it reaches the root of the spine of the scapula
Levator Scapulae Actions
elevation of scapula (with origin fixed), Retraction (limited due to FD), downward rotation of scapula, Side bend of head (unilateral contraction), assists in extension of the C/S (bilateral contraction)
Levator Scapulae Nerve
Dorsal Scapular C4, 5
Rhomboid Major Origin
SP of T2 to T5, supraspinous ligament
Rhomboid Major Insertion
vertebral border just below the root of the spine to inferior angle
Rhomboid Major Actions
Retraction, elevation. downward rotation
Rhomboid Major Nerve
dorsal scapular nerve C4, C5
Rhomboid Minor Origin
lower ligamentum nuchae, SP of C7 & T1
Rhomboid Minor Insertion
vertebral border, At root of the spine of the scapula
Rhomboid Minor Actions
Retraction, Elevation, downward rotation
Rhomboid Minor Nerve
dorsal scapular nerve C4, C5
Serratus Anterior Origin
finger like slips (serratus), from outer surfaces of upper eight ribs
Serratus Anterior Insertion
Ventral/costal surface of vertebral border of scapula
Serratus Anterior Actions
upward rotation of scapula, protraction of scapula, holds medial border of scapula against rib
Serratus Anterior Nerve
Long Thoracic Nerve, C5 to upper 2 slips, C6 to middle 2 slips, C7 to lower 4 slips
Pectoralis Minor Origin
superior outer border of anterior end of ribs 3,4, & 5 , lateral to costal cartilage
Pectoralis Minor Insertion
medial border of coracoid process
Pectoralis Minor Actions
protraction of scapula, downward rotation of scapula, aids with forced inspiration
Pectoralis Minor Nerve
Medial Pectoral Nerve C 6, 7, 8, T1
Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Origin
Anterior aspect of medial half of clavicle
Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Origin
Length of sternum, cartilages of upper 6 ribs, fascia
Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Insertion
lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus, broad aponeurosis
Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Insertion
Lateral lip of bicipital groove, proximal & posterior to clavicular head
Pectoralis Major Action
adduction, internal rotation, flexion/extension of GH joint (extends GH from 90 of flexion to 0, deep inspiration
Pectoralis Major Nerve
Lateral pectoral C5-7 (upper & lower), Medial pectoral C8 & T1 (lower fibres)