Prevertebral Flashcards
What is the insertion of anterior scalene?
1st rib
What is the origin of anterior scalene?
Anterior tubercles of transverse processes of C3-C6
What innervates anterior scalene?
Cervical spinal nerves C4-C6
What is the action of anterior scalene?
laterally flex neck & elevates 1st rib during forced inspiration
What is the origin of levator scapulae?
Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4
What is the insertion of levator scapulae?
Superior part of medial border of scapula
What innervates levator scapulae?
Dorsal scapular nerve C5 and cervical spinal nerves C3 & C4
What are the actions of levator scapulae?
Elevates scapula and tilts glenoid cavity inferiorly
What is the origin of middle scalene?
Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C4-C7
What is the insertion of middle scalene?
Superior surface of 1st rib; posterior to groove for subclavian artery
What innervates middle scalene?
Anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves
What are the actions of middle scalene?
Laterally flex neck & elevates 1st rib during forced inspiration
What is the origin of posterior scalene?
Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C4-C6
What is the insertion of posterior scalene?
External border of 2nd rib
What innervates posterior scalene?
Anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves C7 & C8