Superficial Back Musculature/Unique Muscle of the Posterior Neck Flashcards
The lattissimus dorsi is innervated by what nerve?
the thoracodorsal nerve
What forms the dorsal scapular nerve?
the ventral ramus of C5
What does the word splenius mean?
it is the Greek work for appendage
What part of the vertebra forms the osseous originfor the spelnius?
the spinous process
Splenius capitis will attach to what locaitons on the skull?
mastoid process of temporal bone, superior nuchal line of the occipital bone
What is the innervation of the splenius capitis?
dorsal rami of middle cervical spinal nerves (C3-C5) cord levels
Splenius cervicis will attach to what locations on the spine?
lateral mass of C1 & posterior tubercle of transverse process on C1-C4
What is the innervation of the splenius cervicis?
dorsal rami of lower cervical spinal nerves (C5-C7)
