Proximal and Distal Attachments (Superficial Back, Shoulder)

Question 1

the medial third of superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, and nuchal ligament (proximal attachment)

Answer 1

trapezius

Question 2

spinous processes of C7 - T12 vertebrae (proximal attachment)

Answer 2

trapezius

Question 3

lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula (distal attachment)

Answer 3

trapezius

Question 4

spinous processes of inferior 6 thoracic vertebrae (proximal attachment)

Answer 4

latissimus dorsi

Question 5

thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inferior 3 or 4 ribs (proximal attachment)

Answer 5

latissimus dorsi

Question 6

floor of intertubercular groove of humerus (distal attachment)

Answer 6

latissimus dorsi

Question 7

posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae (proximal attachment)

Answer 7

levator scapulae

Question 8

superior part of medial border of scapular (distal attachment)

Answer 8

levator scapulae

Question 9

nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae (proximal attachment)

Answer 9

rhomboids minor

Question 10

spinous processes of T2-T5 vertebrae (proximal attachment)

Answer 10

rhomboids major

Question 11

Minor: nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae
Major: spinous processes of T2-T5 vertebrae
(proximal attachments)

Answer 11

rhomboids (minor/major)

Question 12

medial border of scapula from level of spine to the inferior angle (distal attachment)

Answer 12

rhomboids (minor/major)

Question 13

lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula (proximal attachment)

Answer 13

deltoid

Question 14

deltoid tuberosity of humerus (distal attachment)

Answer 14

deltoid

Question 15

dorsal surface of inferior angle of scapula (proximal attachment)

Answer 15

teres major

Question 16

medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus (distal attachment)

Answer 16

teres major

Question 17

supraspinous fossa of scapula (proximal attachment)

Answer 17

supraspinatus

Question 18

superior facet on greater tubercle of humerus (distal attachment)

Answer 18

supraspinatus

Question 19

infraspinous fossa of scapula (proximal attachment)

Answer 19

infraspinatus

Question 20

middle facet on greater tubercle of humerus (distal attachment)

Answer 20

infraspinatus

Question 21

superior part of lateral border of scapula (proximal attachment)

Answer 21

teres minor

Question 22

inferior facet on greater tubercle of humerus (distal attachment)

Answer 22

teres minor

Question 23

subscapular fossa (proximal attachment)

Answer 23

subscapularis

Question 24

lesser tubercle of humerus (distal attachment)

Answer 24

subscapularis