Spinal Musculature Flashcards
Prevertebral Muscles
- Longus Capitis Muscle
- Longus Colli Muscle
- Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle
- Rectus Capitis Lateralis Muscle
Longus Capitis Muscle Origin
Anterior Tubercles of the transverse processes of C3-C6 vertebrae
Longus Capitis Muscle Insertion
Basilar Process of occipital bone (anterior to foramen magnum)
Longus Capitis Muscle Innervation
Ventral Rami of C1-C3
Longus Capitis Muscle Action
Flexes cervical vertebrae and head
Longus Colli Muscle Orgin
Superior Oblique Part: Anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C3-C5
Medial Part: Anterior surfaces of the bodies of C5-T3
Inferior Oblique part: Anterior surface of the bodies of T1-T3
Longus Colli Muscle Insertion
Superior Oblique part: Anterior arch of Atlas
Medial Part: Anterior surfaces of vertebral bodies of C2-C4
Inferior Oblique Part: Anterior tubercles of the transverse process of C5-C6
Longus Colli Muscle Innervation
Branches from Vertebral Rami of C2-C6
Longus Colli Muscle Action
- Neck Flexion
- Oblique Portions lateral Flexion
- Acts as stabilizer in maintaining cervical lordosis
Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle Origin
Anterior Surface of transverse process of atlas
Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle Insertion
Occipital bone anterior to foramen magnum
Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle Innervation
Branches from Ventral Rami of C1-C2
Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle Action
Flexes head at atlanto-occipital joint
Rectus Capitis Lateralis Muscle Origin
Superior surface of transverse process of atlas
Rectus Capitis Lateralis Muscle Insertion
Inferior surface of jugular process of occipital bone
Rectus Capitis Lateralis Muscle Innervation
Branches of Ventral Rami of C1-C2
Rectus Capitis Lateralis Muscle action
Lateral Flexion of head
Back Muscles: Superficial Muscles of the Back
- Trapezius Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
- Levator Scapulae Muscle
- Rhomboid Major Muscle
- Rhomboid Minor Muscle
Thoracolumbar fascia
Multiple layers that surround:
- Quadratus Lumborum Muscle
- Erector Spinae Muscle
- Serves as part of the origin of the latissimus dorsi muscle.
Trapezius Muscle Origin
Origin: medial 1/3 superior Nuchael line of occipital bone; external occipital protuberance (inion process), ligamentum Nuchae, spinous processes C7-T12 and related supraspinous ligaments.
Trapezius Muscle Insertion
Insertion: Posterior border of lateral 1/3 clavicle; Median margin of acromion, Superior lip of the spine of the scapula to the smooth triangular space
Trapezius Muscle Innervation
Innervation: Motor: Spinal nerve of accessory nerve CN XI; Propriroception: Anterior rami of C3 and C4
Trapezius Muscle Action
Action:
- Superior fibers: elevate scapula (shrug shoulders) and rotate scapula when arm is abducted above horizontal
- Middle fibers: Retract scapula
- Inferior fibers: Depress scapula
- Superior and inferior: Superior (upward) rotation of scapula
- Action on the head: Superior fibers (when acting unilaterally) laterally flex and rotate head to opposite side; (acting bilaterally) extended head
Rhomboid Minor Muscle Origin
Fixes the scapula
Origin: Spinous processes of C7-T1 vertebrae and Lower portion of ligamentum nuchae
Rhomboid Minor Muscle Insertion
Fixes the scapula
Insertion: medial border of scapula at the root of the spine of the scapula
Rhomboid Minor Muscle Innervation
Fixes the scapula
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular nerve (C5)
Rhomboid Minor Muscle Action
Fixes the scapula
Action: Retracts, downwardly rotates and assists with elevation oft he scapula.
Synergist for elevation
Rhomboid Major Muscle Origin
Fixes the scapula
Origin: Spinous processes of T2-T5 vertebrae and corresponding spinous ligaments
Rhomboid Major Muscle Insertion
Fixes the scapula
Insertion: medial border of scapula from the bottom of the smooth triangular surface to inferior angle
Rhomboid Major Muscle Innervation
Fixes the scapula
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular nerve (C5)
Rhomboid Major Muscle Action
Fixes the scapula
Action: Retracts, downwardly rotates and assists with elevation of the scapula.
Levator scapula Muscle Origin
fixes the scapula
Origin: Transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebra
Levator scapula Muscle Insertion
fixes the scapula
Insertion: medial border of the scapula from superior angle to top of smooth triangular space at base of spine
Levator scapula Muscle Innervation
fixes the scapula
Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve (C5), branches from C3 and C4 spinal nerves
Levator scapula Muscle Action
fixes the scapula
Action: Elevates, downwardly rotates and assists in retraction of scapula
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Origin
Origin:
- Spinous processes of lower six thoracic vertebrae and related supraspinous ligaments
- Spinous proceses of lumbar and sacral vertebrae via thoracolumbar fascia
- External lip of iliac crest
- Lower 3-4 ribs by fleshy attachments
- May attach to the inferior angle of the scapula
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Insertion
Insertion: Floor of intertubercular groove of the humerus
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Innervation
Innervation: thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8)
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Action
Action:
- Arm: Extension, adduction, internal (medial) Rotation, forms “power stroke”
- If arms are stabilized, pulls trunk up (pull up/chin up)
- Exhalation: Splints posterior abdomen
Back Muscles: Intermediate Muscles of the Back
- Serratus Posterior Superior Muscle
- Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle
Serratus Posterior Superior Muscle Origin
Lower portion of ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes of C7-T3 and Supraspinous ligament
Serratus Posterior Superior Muscle Insertion
Superior borders of Ribs 2-5 lateral to their angles
Serratus Posterior Superior Muscle Innervation
Intercostal nerves T2-T5
Serratus Posterior Superior Muscle Action
Raises Ribs 2-5 during inspiration
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle Origin
Spinout processes of T11-L3 and supraspinous ligament
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle Insertion
Inferior borders of ribs 9-12 just lateral to the angles
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle Innervation
Intercostal Nerves T9-T12
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle Action
Depresses the last 4 ribs