Muscles-Superficial Back

Question 0

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 0

Origin: Spinous processes of T6-12, Thoracolumbar fascia, Iliac crest, inferior 3 ribs
Insertion: Intertubercular groove of humerus
Nerve: Thoracodorsal

Question 1

Trapezius

Answer 1

Origin: External occipital protuberance, Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of C7-T12
Insertion: Lateral 1/3 of clavicle, Acromion, Spine of scapula
Nerve: Spinal accessory

Question 2

Rhomboid Major

Answer 2

Origin: Spinous processes of T2-5
Insertion: Medial border of scapula from spine to inferior angle
Nerve: Dorsal scapular

Question 3

Rhomboid Minor

Answer 3

Origin:Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of C7 & T1
Insertion: Medial end of scapular spine
Nerve: Dorsal scapular

Question 4

Levator Scapulae

Answer 4

Origin: Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-4
Insertion: Medial border of scapula superior to spine
Nerve: Dorsal scapular & contributions from C3-4