Superficial Back POINA

Question 1

Latissimus Dorsi Purposeful Action

Answer 1

Propelling WC forward, pushing arms of chair to stand

Question 2

Latissimus Dorsi Actions

Answer 2

Extension, adduction, IR, raise body towards arm when climbing
Head/neck: extend, ipsilateral flexion, contralateral rotation

Question 3

Latissimus Dorsi Distal Attachment

Answer 3

Interbecular sulcus of humerus

Question 4

Latissimus Dorsi Proximal Attachment

Answer 4

-Inferior angle of scapula (7% of people)
-Spinous process of T6-T12
-Thoracolumbar fascia
-Iliac crest
-Inferior 3/4 ribs

Question 5

Latissimus Dorsi Innervation

Answer 5

Thoracodorsal 6-8 (TD 6-8)

Question 6

Trapezius Purposeful Action

Answer 6

Reaching for object overhead (upper and lower), rowing kayak (middle)

Question 7

Trapezius Actions (Scapula)

Answer 7

-Upper: Elevation, upward rotation
-Middle: Adduction, stabilize scapula
-Lower: Depression, upward rotation

Question 8

Trapezius Proximal Attachment

Answer 8

-External occipital protuberance
-Medial 1/3rd of superior nuchal line
-Nuchal ligament
-Spinous process of C7-T12

Question 9

Trapezius Distal Attachment

Answer 9

-Acromion (middle)
-Lateral 1/3rd of clavicle (upper)
-Spine of scap (lower)

Question 10

Trapezius Innervation

Answer 10

-Cranial nerve 11 (spinal accessory)
-Ventral ramus of C3-4

Question 11

Levator Scapulae Purposeful Action

Answer 11

Shrugging, carry briefcase, carry backpack on one shoulder

Question 12

Levator Scapulae Action

Answer 12

Elevation, downward rotation (LED)

Question 13

Levator Scapulae Proximal Attachment

Answer 13

Spinous process of C1-C4

Question 14

Levator Scapulae Distal Attachment

Answer 14

Medial border of scapula (between superior angle and root of spine)

Question 15

Levator Scapulae Innervation

Answer 15

Cervical 3/4 and dorsal scapular nerve (DSN, C4/5, shared with rhomboid)

Question 16

Rhomboid Purposeful Action

Answer 16

Reaching into back pocket

Question 17

Rhomboid Action

Answer 17

Retraction, downward rotation, fix scapula to thoracic wall (First and last letter)

Question 18

Rhomboid Proximal Attachment

Answer 18

Major: Spinous process of T2-T5
Minor: Nuchal ligament, spinous process of C7-T1

Question 19

Rhomboid Distal Attachment

Answer 19

Major: Medial border of scapula (between spine and inferior angle)
Minor: Medial border of spine

Question 20

Rhomboid Innervation

Answer 20

DSN (C4-C5) (Same as levator)