The Back Flashcards
Origin of trapezius
Medial 1/3 of superior nuchal line; external occipital protuberance; nuchal ligament; spinous processes of c7-t12 vertebrae
Insertion of trapezius
Lateral 1/3 of clavicle; acromion and spine of scapula
Innervation of trapezius
Accessory nerve (11th cranial nerve)
Action of trapezius
Elevation, retraction and rotation of the scapula
Blood supply of trapezius
Transverse cervical artery
Origin of latissimus dorsi
Spinous processes of t7-12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest
Insertion of latissimus dorsi
Intertubercular groove of humerus
Innervation of latissimus dorsi
Thoracodorsal nerve (lower subscapular nerve)
Action of latissimus dorsi
Adduction, extension and medial rotation of the arm
Blood supply of latissimus dorsi
Thoracodorsal artery
Origin of Levator Scapulae
Transverse processes of C1-C4
Insertion of Levator Scapulae
Insertion of medial border of scapula
Innervation of Levator scapulae
Dorsal scapular nerve
Action of Levator Scapulae
Elevates the scapula
Blood supply of Levator scapulae
Dorsal scapular artery
Origin of Rhomboid Major
T2-T5 spinous processes
Insertion of Rhomboid Major
Medial border of scapula below the spine of scapula
Innervation of Rhomboid Major
Dorsal scapular nerve
Action of Rhomboid Major
Retracts scapula
Blood supply of Rhomboid Major
Dorsal Scapular Artery
Origin of Rhomboid Minor
C7 and T1 spinous processes
Insertion of Rhomboid Minor
Medial border of scapula
Innervation of Rhomboid Minor
Dorsal scapular nerve