Myology of the Back Flashcards
1
Q
The trapezius is innervated by what nerve?
A
Spinal Accessory Nerve
2
Q
What forms the spinal accessory nerve innervating the trapezius?
A
C1-C5 cord levels contribute to the spinal root of the spinal accessory nerve
3
Q
The latissimus dorsi is innervated by what nerve?
A
Thoracodorsal Nerve
4
Q
What forms the thoracodorsal nerve innervating the latissimus dorsi?
A
Ventral Rami from C6-C8
5
Q
What forms the dorsal scapular nerve?
A
Ventral Ramus of C5
6
Q
What is the innervation of the splenius capitis?
A
Dorsal Rami of middle cervical spinal nerves (C3-C5 cord levels)
7
Q
Splenius cervicis will attach to what locations on the spine?
A
Lateral mass of C1
Posterior Tubercle of Transverse Process on C1-C4
