Muscles that move the pectoral girdle Flashcards
Origin of trapezius - upper?
External occipital protuberance, medial superior nuchal line and upper cervical spine.
Insertion of trapezius - upper?
Lateral clavicle.
Action/s of trapezius - upper?
Elevation, Scalpular upward rotation.
Origin of trapezius - middle?
Cervical and upper thoracic spinous processes.
Insertion of trapezius - middle?
Spine of scapula.
Action/s of trapezius - middle?
Adduction, upward rotation
Origin of trapezius - lower?
Thoracic spinous processes.
Insertion of trapezius - lower?
Medial spine of scapula.
Action/s of trapezius - lower?
Depression, scapular upward rotation.
Origin of levator scapulae?
C1-4 transverse processes.
Insertion of levator scapulae?
Superior medial border of scapula.
Action/s of levator scapulae?
Elevation, scapular downward rotation.
Origin of rhomboid minor?
C7-T1 spinous processes.
Insertion of rhomboid minor?
Medial border of scapula near spine of scapula.
Action/s of rhomboid minor?
Elevation, retraction, scapular downward rotation.