Scapula

Question 1

Elevation

Answer 1

Trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapula

Question 2

Depression

Answer 2

Trapezius, serratus anterior, pec minor

Question 3

Retraction

Answer 3

Trapezius, rhomboids

Question 4

Protraction

Answer 4

Serratus anterior, pec minor

Question 5

Upward rotation

Answer 5

Trapezius

Question 6

Downward rotation

Answer 6

Levator scapula, rhomboid

Question 7

Trapezius

Answer 7

Origin - external occipital protuberance, medial portion of superior nuchal line of the occiput, Ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes of C7 through to T12
Insertion - lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
Action - elevation of the scapula, depression of the scapula, retraction, upward rotation

Question 8

Rhomboids

Answer 8

Origin - c7 to T5
Insertion - medial border of the scapula
Action - elevation of the scapula, retraction and downward rotation

Question 9

Levator scapula

Answer 9

Origin - transverse processes c1-c4
Insertion - medial border of scapula between superior angle and superior portion of scapula spine
Action - elevation of the scapula and downward rotation

Question 10

Serratus anterior

Answer 10

Origin - external surfaces of the upper 8 or 9 ribs
Insertion - anterior surface of medial border of the scapula
Action - depression of the scapula and protraction

Question 11

Pec minor

Answer 11

Origin - 3,4 and 5 rib
Insertion - medial surface of coracoid process of the scapula
Action - depression of the scapula and protraction

Question 12

Name 2 ligaments

Answer 12

1. Transverse scapular ligament 2. Coracoacrominal ligament