Spinal 3 Myology of the Back Flashcards
1
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
2
Q
The latissimus dorsi is innervated by what nerve?
A
the thoracodorsal nerve
3
Q
What forms the thoracodorsal nerve innervating the latissimus dorsi?
A
ventral rami from C6-C8
4
Q
What forms the dorsal scapular nerve?
A
the ventral ramus of C5
5
Q
What is the innervation of the splenius capitis?
A
dorsal rami of middle cervical spinal nerves (C3-C5 cord levels)
6
Q
Splenius cervicis will attach to what locations on the spine?
A
lateral mass of C1 & posterior tubercle of transverse process on C1-C4
7
Q
The trapezius is innervated by what nerve?
A
the spinal accessory nerve
