Superficial Back Muscles Flashcards
Origin of Trapezius
Superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of CVII to TXII
Insertion of Trapezius
Lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula
Innervation of Trapezius
Motor-accessory nerve [XI]; proprioception-C3 and C4
Function of Trapezius
Assists in rotating the scapula during abduction of humerus above horizontal; upper fibers elevate, middle fibers adduct, and lower fibers depress scapula
Origin of Rhomboid major
Spinous processes of TII to TV
Insertion of Rhomboid major
Medial border of scapula between spine and inferior angle
Innervation of Rhomboid major
Dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)
Function of Rhomboid major
Retracts (adducts) and elevates scapula
Origin of Rhomboid minor
Lower portion of ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of CVII and TI
Insertion of Rhomboid minor
Medial border of scapula at the spine of scapula
Innervation of Rhomboid minor
Dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)
Function of Rhomboid minor
Retracts (adducts) and elevates scapula
Origin of Levator scapulae
Transverse processes of CI to CIV
Insertion of Levator scapulae
Upper portion medial border of scapula
Innervation of Levator scapulae
C3 to C4 and dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)
Function of Levator scapulae
Elevates scapula
Origin of Serratus anterior
Lateral surfaces of upper 8-9 ribs and deep fascia overlying the related intercostal spaces