Superficial and Deep Back Flashcards
What are the 3 groups of the muscles of the back? What is the function of each group?
- superficial - anchor upper limb to the axial skeleton
- intermediate - assist in respiration
- deep - maintain posture; act on vertebral column (raise and lower spine)
What is the innervation of the superficial back muscles?
ventral rami (due to embryological migration from ventrum)
What is the innervation of the intermediate back muscles?
ventral rami (due to embryological migration from ventrum)
What is the innervation of the deep back muscles?
dorsal rami (due to original dorsal embryological location)
To what group of back muscles does the trapezius belong?
superficial
To what group of back muscles does the latissimus dorsi muscle belong?
superficial
To what group of back muscles does the semispinalis capitis muscle belong?
deep
To what group of back muscles does the splenius capitis muscle belong?
deep
To what group of back muscles does the splenius cervicis muscle belong?
deep
To what group of back muscles does the levator scapulae muscle belong?
superficial
To what group of back muscles does the rhomboid minor muscle belong?
superficial
To what group of back muscles does the seratus posterior superior muscle belong?
intermediate
To what group of back muscles does the rhomboid major muscle belong?
superficial
To what group of back muscles does the serratus posterior inferior muscle belong?
intermediate
To what group of back muscles does the erector spinae muscles belong?
deep
What are the three erector spinae muscles?
- iliocostalis
- longissiumus
- spinalis
How do deep back muscles receive their innervation?
segmentally (at each spinal level in each region)
If an injury occurred in which 2 dorsal rami were lost, how would it affect the patient?
it wouldn’t; there is significant overlap between the dorsal rami nerves so there would be no clinical symptoms
True or false: Dorsal rami nerves are ipsilateral (do not cross at the midline).
true
Why is it helpful that the dorsal rami nerves are ipsilateral?
the midline represents a useful internervous plane for performing surgical procedures on the spine
What is the origin and insertion of the trapezius muscle?
- origin - superior nuchal line, nuchal ligament, C7-T12 spinous processes
- insertion - lateral clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula
What is the action of the trapezius?
elevates, depresses, and retracts scapula
What is the vascular and nerve supply to the trapezius?
accessory nerve (CN XI) and transverse cervical vessels (and ventral rami of C3-C4 for proprioception)
What is the course of the accessory nerve to the trapezius muscle?
runs deep to the muscle posteroinferiorly from the jugular foramen
What is the course of the ventral rami of C3-C4 to the trapezius muscle?
runs deep to the muscle posteriorly from intervertebral foramen
What is the course of the transverse cervical artery and vein to the trapezius muscle?
runs deep to the muscle posterolaterally from thyrocervical trunk
What nerves make up the subtrapezial plexus? What is the function of each nerve?
- CN XI - motor to trapezius and SCM
- C3-C4 ventral rami - proprioception
What is proprioception?
ability to sense position, location, orientation, and movement of the body and/or parts of the body
What is the origin and insertion of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
- origin - T7-T12 spinous processes, TL fascia, and crest of the ilium
- insertion - intertubercular sulcus (bicipital groove) of humerus
What is the action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
adducts, extends, and medially rotates humerus