Verterbral column and superficial back

Question 1

What is the origin of levator scapulae?

Answer 1

Transverse process of C1-C4

Question 2

innervation of levator scapulae

Answer 2

dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5)

Question 3

action of levator scapulae

Answer 3

elevates the scapula

Question 4

What is the insertion of levator scapulae?

Answer 4

superior part of the medial border of the scapula

Question 5

origin of trapezius (descending)

Answer 5

external occipital protuberance, spinous processes of C1-C7

Question 6

origin of trapezius (transverse)

Answer 6

aponeurosis at T1-T4 spinous processes

Question 7

origin of trapezius (ascending)

Answer 7

spinous process T5-T12

Question 8

insertion of trapezius (descending)

Answer 8

clavicle (lateral 1/3)

Question 9

insertion of trapezius (transverse)

Answer 9

acromion

Question 10

insertion of trapezius (ascending)

Answer 10

scapular spine

Question 11

innervation of trapezius

Answer 11

Accessory n., C3-C4 of cervical plexus

Question 12

action of trapezius

Answer 12

descending - draws scap up, rotates glenoid cavity superiorly, tilts head same side, rotates it opposite side
transverse - draws scap medially
ascending - draws scap medially downward

Question 13

origin of latissimus dorsi (vertebral)

Answer 13

spinous process of T7-T12; thoracolumbar fascia

Question 14

origin of latissimus dorsi (scapular)

Answer 14

scapula (inferior angle)

Question 15

origin of latissimus dorsi (costal)

Answer 15

9th to 12th ribs

Question 16

origin of latissimus dorsi (iliac)

Answer 16

iliac crest (posterior 1/3)

Question 17

insertion of latissimus dorsi

Answer 17

floor of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

Question 18

innervation of latissimus dorsi

Answer 18

thoracodorsal n. (C6-C8) “6 to 8, lats are great”

Question 19

action of latissimus dorsi

Answer 19

handcuff: internal rotation, adduction, extension, respiration (cough muscle)

Question 20

origin of rhomboid minor

Answer 20

C7-T1 spinous process

Question 21

origin of rhomboid major

Answer 21

T2-T5 spinous processes

Question 22

insertion of rhomboids

Answer 22

medial border of scapula above (minor) and below (major) scapular spine

Question 23

innervation of rhomboids

Answer 23

dorsal scapular n. (C4-C5)

Question 24

actions of rhomboids

Answer 24

minor - draws scap medially upward while moving inferior angle medially
major - steadies scapula; draws scap medially upward

Question 25

what inserts at the spine of the scapula?

Answer 25

trapezius (ascending)

Question 26

What’s the significance of spinous process of C7?

Answer 26

Vertebra prominens

Question 27

T3 vertebra

Answer 27

Level of the scapular spine

Question 28

T7 vertebra

Answer 28

Level of the inferior angle of the scapula

Question 29

“No” head shake is what joint?

Answer 29

atlanto-axial joint

Question 30

“Yes” head nod is what joint?

Answer 30

atlanto-occipital

Question 31

Joints between articular facets

Answer 31

zygopophyseal joints

Question 32

u-shaped process on the tops of the vertebral bodies of C3-C7

Answer 32

uncinate process

Question 33

joints formed by uncinate processes

Answer 33

uncovertebral joints (of Lushka)