Myology (final) Flashcards
What are the origins of the trapezius?
-EOP to the medial superior nuchal line
-nuchal ligament down to C7
-SPs and supraspinous ligament C7-T12
-midline from EOP to T12
What is the insertion for the trapezius?
superior and inferior margins of scapular spine
What are the actions of the trapezius?
braces shoulder during arm motions
unilaterally= lateral flexion/contralateral rotation
bilaterally= extension of head/neck
What are the origins of the latissimus dorsi?
-deep to trapezius from T6-T12
-SPs/supraspinous ligament T6-T12
-superficial lumbar aponeurosis (broad, flat diamond shaped tendon)
»aponeurosis is attached to PSISs, median and intermediate sacral crests, and lumbar SPs/MPs
»aponeurosis attaches to muscles of several layers
What is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi?
proximal, medial humerus
What are the actions of the latissimus dorsi?
adduction, extension, and internal rotation of the arm (humerus)
What is the triangle of auscultation?
-triangular area of the dorsal thorax
-this area is not covered by the traps, lats, or scapula
-it forms a sound window that has distinct lung sounds
What is the lateral border of the triangle of auscultation?
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medial edge of the scapula
What is the medial border of the triangle of auscultation?
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lateral edge of the trapezius
What is the inferior border of the triangle of auscultation?
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superior edge of the latissimus dorsi
What is the floor of the triangle of auscultation?
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rhomboideus muscles of layer 2
What 2 muscles are a part of layer/group 1?
1) trapezius
2) latissimus dorsi
Which layer/group is the trapezius in?
layer/group 1
Which layer/group is the latissimus dorsi in?
layer/group 1
What 3 muscles are a part of layer/group 2?
1) levator scapulae
2) rhomboideus minor
3) rhomboideus major
Which layer/group is the levator scapulae in?
layer/group 2
Which muscle is this?
-has a chiro significance because its used for muscle palpation/analysis
-palpates directly under the trapezius
-originates from 4 separate tendons
-fuses into 1 solid muscle belly
levator scapulae
What are the origins of the levator scapulae?
C1-C4 posterior TPs
What is the insertion of the levator scapulae?
superomedial corner of the scapula
What are the actions of the levator scapulae?
assists the trapezius in elevating the scapula
unilaterally= lateral flexion/ipsilateral rotation of the cervical spine
bilaterally= extension of the cervical spine
Which layer/group is the rhomboideus minor in?
layer/group 2
Which muscle is this?
-thin, membranous muscle
-deep to the trapezius
-attached to the deep thoracic aponeurosis
-parallel, inferolateral muscle fibers
rhomboideus minor
What are the origins of the rhomboideus minor?
C7-T1 SPs/supraspinous ligament
What is the insertion of the rhomboideus minor?
superior 1/3 of the medial scapula
What is the action of the rhomboideus minor?
assist the rhomboideus major in retraction and rotation of the scapula
Which muscle is this?
-deep to the trapezius
-arises from the deep thoracic aponeurosis
-parallel inferolateral muscle fibers
-separated from rhomboideus minor by only fascia
rhomboideus major
What are the origins of rhomboideus major?
T2-T5 SPs/supraspinous ligament
What is the insertion of the rhomboideus major?
inferior 2/3 of the medial scapula
What are the actions of the rhomboideus major?
retraction and rotation of the scapula
What 3 muscles are a part of layer/group 3?
1) serratus posterior superior
2) serratus posterior inferior
3) splenius capitus and splenius cervicus
Which layer/group is the serratus posterior superior in?
layer/group 3
What are the origins of the serratus posterior superior?
-lower nuchal ligament
-C7-T3 SPs
What are the insertions of the serratus posterior superior?
posterolateral margins of ribs 2-5
What is the action of the serratus posterior superior?
elevate ribcage during deep inspiration
What group/layer is the serratus posterior inferior in?
group/layer 3
What are the origins of the serratus posterior inferior?
T11-L2 SPs
What are the insertions of the serratus posterior inferior?
posterolateral margins of ribs 9-12
What is the action of serratus posterior inferior?
pull ribcage down during deep expiration
Which layer/group is the splenius capitus + cervicus in?
layer/group 3
What are the origins of the splenius capitus?
-lower nuchal ligament
-C7-T4 SPs
What are the insertions of the splenius capitus?
lateral superior nuchal line to the mastoid process
What are the actions of the splenius capitus?
unilaterally= lateral flexion and rotation of the head
bilaterally= extension of the head
What is the origin of the splenius cervicus?
T3-T6 SPs
What is the insertion of the splenius cervicus?
C1-C4 posterior TPs
What are the actions of the splenius cervicus?
unilaterally= lateral flexion and rotation of the neck
bilaterally= extension of the neck
The intermediate layer of the intrinsic back muscles are collectively called the….
erector spinae muscles
What are the 3 erector spinae muscles?
1) iliocostalis
2) longissumus
3) spinalis
The erector spinae muscles are the chief _____________ of the vertebral column. They generally act bilaterally
extensors
The deep layer of the intrinsic back muscles are collectively called the….
transversospinalis muscles
What are the 3 transversospinalis muscles?
1) semispinalis
2) multifidus
3) rotatores (brevis and longus)
Which muscles occupy the lamina gutter and originate in the TPs and attach to the SPs and lamina?
the 3 transversospinalis muscles:
1) semispinalis
2) multifidus
3) rotatores (brevis and longus)
Which muscles are relatively inactive in the stand-easy position, but act as static postural muscles (fixators/steadiers) of the vertebral column maintaining erect posture?
the 3 transversospinalis muscles:
1) semispinalis
2) multifidus
3) rotatores (brevis and longus)
What 3 muscles are a part of layer/group 4?
the 3 erector spinae muscles:
1) iliocostalis
2) longissumus
3) spinalis
What 9 muscles are a part of layer/group 5?
the 3 transversospinalis muscles:
1) semispinalis
2) multifidus
3) rotatores (brevis and longus)
4) interspinalis
5) intertransversarii
the 4 suboccipital muscles:
6) rectus capitus posterior major
7) rectus capitus posterior minor
8) superior oblique
9) inferior oblique
Which layer/group are the iliocostalis muscles in?
layer/group 4
What is the origin for the iliocostalis lumborum (of the lumbars) relay?
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lateral lumbar aponeurosis
What is the insertion of the iliocostalis lumborum (of the lumbars) relay?
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rib angles of ribs 7-12
What are the actions of the iliocostalis muscles?
unilaterally= strong lateral flexion (regionally)
bilaterally= extension (regionally)
isometric= help maintain erect posture and balance
What is the origin for the iliocostalis thoracis relay?
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rib angles of ribs 7-12
What is the insertion for the iliocostalis thoracis relay?
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rib angles of ribs 1-6
What is the origin of the iliocostalis cervicis/ coli relay?
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rib angles of rib 3-6
What is the insertion of the iliocostalis cervicis/ coli relay?
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C4-C6 posterior TPs
What are the origins for the longissimus thoracis relay?
L1-L5 TPs and APs