Superficial Back Flashcards
Trapezius Origin
Superior Nuchal Line, External occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, SP C7-T12
Trapezius Insertion (lateral attachment)
Lateral 1/3 of of the clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula
Trapezius actions
Rotates scapula to tilt Glenoid cavity superiorly
Superior part: Elevates
Middle part: Retracts
Inferior part: depresses scapula
Trapezius Innervation
Motor: Spinal accessory (XI)
Proprioception: C3, C4
Latissimus Dorsi Origin
SP (Spinous Process) T7-L5
Thoracolumbar Fascia
Sacrum
Illiac crest
Ribs 10-12
Latissimus Dorsi Insertion
Floor of intertubercular sulcus (Humerus)
Latissumus Dorsi Actions
Extends
Adducts
Medial Rotation of Humerus
Latissimus Dorsi Innervations
Thoracodorsal Nerve
Levator Scapulae Origin
Transverse Process T2-T5
Levator Scapulae Insertion
Superior angle of scapula
Levator Scapulae Actions
Elevates and rotates the scapula to tilt the Glenoid cavity inferiorly
Levator Scapulae Innervation
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Rhomboid Major Origin
SP T2-T5
Rhomboid Major Insertion
Medial border of scapula below spine
Rhomboid Major Action
Retracts and rotates the scapula to tilt the glenoid cavity inferiorly