SCAPULAR UPWARD ROTATORS Flashcards
1
Q
Scapular Upward Rotators:
Muscles Involved (2)
A
Trapezius and Serratus Anterior
2
Q
Origin: Trapezius
A
Occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, spine of C7 and all thoracic vertebrae
3
Q
Insertion: Trapezius
A
Upper Fiber: lateral 3rd of clavicle
Middle-Lower Fiber: acromion
and spine of scapula
4
Q
Nerve Supply: Trapezius
A
CN XI
5
Q
Action: Trapezius
A
UF: elevate the scapula
MF: pulls the scapula medially
LF: pulls scapula downward
6
Q
Origin: Serratus Anterior
A
Upper 8 ribs
7
Q
Insertion: Serratus Anterior
A
Medial border and inferior angle of scapula
8
Q
Nerve Supply: Serratus Anterior
A
Long Thoracic Nerve
9
Q
Action: Serratus Anterior
A
Rotates Scapula