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Superficial & Deep Back Flashcards

1
Q

which muscles of the back are also known as transversospinalis?

A

semispinalis capitis & cervicis

multifidus & rotatores

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2
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Serratus Posterior Superior

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = spinous processes C7-T3

insertion = superior rib 2-4

action = elevate upper ribs (inhalation)

supply = 1st 4 intercostal nerves & vessels

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2
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Rotatores

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = transverse processes

insertion = spinous processes

action = rotate spine

supply = dorsal rami, intercostal vessels

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3
Q

This muscle depresses the rib cage

A

serratus posterior inferior

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3
Q

Identify 1-2.

A
  1. Rhomboid Minor
  2. Rhomboid Major
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3
Q

Identify.

A

Levator Scapulae

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3
Q

Multifidus

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = sacrum, lower transverse processes

insertion = spinous processes

action = laterally flex, rotate spine

supply = dorsal rami, lumbar vessels

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4
Q

This can become a site of lumbar hernia.

A

Lumbar Triangle

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5
Q

which nerves join with CN XI to supply proprioception sensation to trapezius?

A

ventral rami C3-C4

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6
Q

Identify.

A

Triangle of ascultation

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7
Q

Identify.

A

Lumbar Triangle

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8
Q

Identify.

A

Serratus Anterior

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9
Q

Identify 1-5.

A
  1. Trapezius
  2. Latissimus Dorsi
  3. Levator Scapulae
  4. Rhomboid Minor
  5. Rhomboid Major
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9
Q

Identify.

A

Multifidus

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11
Q

Identify 1-2

A
  1. Serratus posterior inferior
  2. Serratus posterior superior
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12
Q

which muscle of the back is also known as spinotransversus?

A

splenius capitis & cervicis

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13
Q

Identify.

A

Rotatores

14
Q

What are boundaries of Triangle of Ascultation

A

superior = trapezius

inferior = latissimus dorsi

lateral = rhomboid major

floor = 6th intercostal space

15
Q

where do you listen to internal thoracic sounds with a stethoscope?

A

Triangle of Ascultation

between 6th & 7th ribs- 6th intercostal space

16
Q

Identify.

A

Triangle of ascultation

17
Q

This muscle runs from transverse processes to ribs, is minor elevator of ribs during inhalation.

A

Levatores costarum

18
Q

this muscle raises the rib cage

A

serratus posterior superior

19
Q

Seratus Posterior Inferior

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = spinous processes T11-L2

insertion = inferior ribs 8-12

action = depress lower ribs (exhalation

supply = last 4 intercostal nerves & vessels

20
Q

Borders of Lumbar Triangle?

A

Medial = latissimus dorsi

Lateral = external oblique

Inferior = iliac crest

Floor = internal oblique

22
Q

superficial muscles of the back?

A

trapezius latissimus dorsi rhomboid major/minor levator scapulae

24
Q

Serratus Anterior

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = 1st 8 ribs

insertion = anterior medial scapula

action = protract scapula, hold it to body wall

supply = long thoracic n, lateral thoracic a/v

26
Q

which muscles of the back are supplied by ventral rami? by dorsal rami?

A

ventral rami = superficial & intermediate dorsal rami = deep

28
Q

Trapezius: origin inserstion action supply

A

origin = superior nuchal line, spinous processes of C7-T12 insertion = clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula action = elevate, depress, retract scapula supply = CN XI (accessory n), transverse cervical a/v

29
Q

Identify.

A

Latissimus Dorsi

30
Q

transverse cervical artery + venous supply + CN XI make up the…

A

subtrapezial plexus

31
Q

This muscle lies between transverse processes, is a minor lateral flexor of the spine.

A

Intertransversarius

32
Q

This muscle lies between spinous processes, and is a minor extensor of the spine.

A

Interspinalis

33
Q

which muscle of the back is also known as sacrospinalis?

A

erector spinae

34
Q

Semispinalis Capitis & cervicis

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = upper thoracic transverse processes

insertion (capitis) = occipital bone insertion (cervicis) = upper cervical spines

action = extend head/neck

supply = dorsal rami, deep cervical vessels

35
Q

Rhomboid Major/Minor Origin Insertion Action Supply

A

origin = spinous processes C7-T5 insertion = medial scapula action = retract scapula supply = dorsal scapular n/a/v

36
Q

Splenius capitis & cervicis

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = nuchal ligament, upper spinous processes

insertion (capitis) = occipital bone/ mastoid process insertion (cervicis) = upper cervical transverse processes

action = extend, laterally rotate head/neck

supply = dorsal rami, deep cervical vessels

37
Q

Erector Spinae

origin

insertion

action

supply

A

origin = posterior sacrum/ileum

insertion = spinous processes, transverse processes, & ribs

action = erect spine (posture)

supply = dorsal rami, lumbar/intercostal vessels

38
Q

Levator Scapulae Origin Insertion Action Supply

A

origin = transverse processes insertion = upper medial scapula action = elevate scapula supply = dorsal scapular n/a/v

39
Q

Identify 1-6.

A
  1. Splenius
  2. Semispinalis
  3. Longissimus
  4. Iliocostalis
  5. Spinalis

(#3-5 = Erector spinae)

40
Q

Identify.

A

Trapezius

41
Q

Transverse cervical artery is a branch off…

A

thyrocervical trunk

42
Q

Latissimus Dorsi Origin Insertion Action Supply

A

origin = spinous processes T7-T12, crest of ileum insertion = bicipital groove of humerus action = adDucts, extends and medially rotates humerus supply = thoracodorsal n. & intercostal a/v

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