superficial / intermediate back muscle group Flashcards
trapezius origin
- nuchal ligament
- occipital protuberance
- C7-T12
trapezius insertion
- clavicle
- scapular spine
trapezius action
- retract
- elevate
- rotate scapula superiorly
trapezius innervation
CN XI, C3-C4
latissimus dorsi origin
- SP of T7-T12
- thoracolumbar fascia
- iliac crest
- inferior ribs
latissimus dorsi insertion
intertubercular sulcus of humerus
latissimus dorsi action
- elevate
- ADD
- medially rotate humerus
latissimus dorsi innervation
thoracodorsal nerve
rhomboid major origin
SP T2-T5
rhomboid major insertion
medial border of scapula
rhomboid major action
retract, rotate and fix scapula to body wall
rhomboid major innervation
dorsal scapular nerve
rhomboid minor origin
- nuchal ligament
- CP C7/T1
rhomboid minor insertion
medial end of scapular spine
rhomboid minor action
retract, rotate, and fix scapula to body wall
rhomboid minor innervation
dorsal scapular nerve
levator scapulae origin
TP C1-C4
levator scapulae insertion
superior angle of scapula
levator scapulae action
- elevate
- inferiorly rotate scapula
levator scapulae innervation
dorsal scapular nerve
serrates posterior superior origin
- nuchal ligament
- SP C7-T3
serrates posterior superior insertion
superior border ribs #2-4
serrates posterior superior action
elevate ribs
serratus posterior superior innervation
intercostal nerve