Muscles, Vessels and Nerves of Deep Back and Suboccipital Region Flashcards
What is the origin of serratus posterior superior?
Nuchal ligament, spinous processes of C7 to T3
What is the insertion of serratus posterior superior?
Superior borders of ribs 2 to 4
What nerve innervates serratus posterior superior?
Intercostal nerves 2-5
What is the action of serratus posterior superior?
Proprioception; elevate ribs
What is the origin of serratus posterior inferior?
Spinous processes T11 to L2
What is the insertion of serratus posterior inferior?
Inferior borders of ribs 8-12
What nerve innervates serratus posterior inferior?
Anterior rami T9-T12
What is the action of serratus posterior inferior?
Proprioception; depress ribs
What is the origin of splenius capitis and cervicis?
Nuchal ligament and spinous processes C7-T6
What is the insertion of splenius capitis?
Mastoid process and lateral 1/3 inferior nuchal line
What is the insertion of splenius cervicis?
Transverse process C1-C3 or C4
What innervates splenius capitis and cervicis?
Posterior rami of spinal nerves
What is the action of splenius capitis or cervicis when working alone (ipsilateral)?
Lateral flexion of head; rotation of head to side of active muscles
What is the action of splenius capitis or cervicis when working together (contralateral)?
Extension of the head and neck
What are the three muscles of the erector spinae muscle group from lateral to medial?
Iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis
What is the origin of the erector spinae muscle group?
Broad tendon from posterior iliac crest, posterior sacrum, sacrum-iliac ligaments, sacral and inferior lumbar spinous processes, and Supraspinous ligament
What nerve innervates the erector spinae muscle group?
Posterior rami of spinal nerves
What is the bilateral action of erector spinae muscle group?
Extend column and head
What is the unilateral action of erector spinae muscle group?
Lateral flexion of column
What are the three parts of the iliocostalis?
Lumborum, thoracis, cervicis
What is the insertion of the iliocostalis?
Angles of lower ribs and cervical transverse processes
What are the three parts of the longissimus?
Thoracis, cervicis, capitis
What is the insertion of longissimus?
Ribs between tubercles and angles, transverse processes in thoracic and cervical regions, mastoid process
What are the three parts of spinalis?
Thoracis, cervicis, capitis
What is the insertion of spinalis?
Spinous processes in upper thoracic region to cranium