Week 3 Flashcards
what do extrinsic back muscles do
control limb and respiratory movements
name the two major groups of muscles in the back
the extrinsic and intrinsic
what do the intrinsic (deep) muscles do
act on the vertebral column, producing its movements and maintaining posture
both serratus muscles are innervated by _________ nerves running within the ribcage
intrinsic back muscles are innervated by
posterior rami of spinal nerves
intrinsic back muscles act to
maintain posture and control movements of the vertebral column
The _______ muscles cover and hold the deep neck muscles in position.
splenius
what is the common origin of the three erector spinae
a broad tendon that attaches inferiorly to the posterior part of the lilac crest, the posterior aspect of the sacrum, the sacro-iliac ligaments, and the sacral and inferior lumbar spinous processes.
the primary action of semispinalis
extension of the head, cervical spine and thoracic spine
contralateral rotation
where is the multifidus thickest?
in the lumbar region
what is the action of the multifidus?
stabilization of the vertebral column
where is the rotatores best developed?
in the thoracic region
what is the primary action of the rotatores?
stabilization of the vertebral column; proprioception of the vertebral column and may assist in small oratory movements in the thoracic spine
segmental muscles of the back are relatively sparse in which region?
the thoracic region
suboccipital muscles are innervated by
the posterior ramus of C1, the suboccipital nerve
innervation of Sternocleidomastoid (SCM).
cranial nerve 11 - spinal accessory nerve
innervation of platysma
cranial nerve 7 - facial nerve
what are the three main foramina in the diaphragm?
Aortic hiatus or opening (TXII level), esophageal hiatus or opening (TX Level) and caval opening (TVIII level)
what is the nerve supply of the diaphragm?
R. & L. phrenic nerves (C3,4,5)
action of the diaphragm
depress dome (moves inferiorly) therefore increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity
- volume increases and pressure decreases, therefore it is the major muscle of inspiration
diaphragm attachments
xiphoid process, costal margin, end of ribs 11 and 12, lumbar vertebra (LI - LIII).
- Muscle fibers converge from the peripheral attachments of the muscle to join to the central tendon.
which muscles make up the superficial layer of extrinsic back muscles
trapezius, latissimus dorsi, levator scapulae, and rhomboids
How are the extrinsic back muscles innervated?
their nerve supply from the anterior rami of cervical nerves and act on the upper limb.
how is the trapezius intervated?
motor fibers from a cranial nerve, the spinal accessory nerve (CN XI). (11)
what does serratus mean
fan-shaped muscle attachment (multi-attachment)
- creates a saw-tooth appearance, resembles the serrated edge of a knife
Serratus Posterior Superior
elevates ribs 2-5
- allows lungs to inflate
lies deep into the rhomboid muscle
- has a proprioceptive function (spatial awareness)
- innervated by intercostal nerves running within the ribcage
Serratus Posterior Superior and Inferior
Serratus Posterior Inferior
depresses ribs 10-12
lies deep to the latissimus dorsi
- has a proprioceptive function (spatial awareness)
Intermediate extrinsic back muscles
serratus posterior superior
serratus posterior inferior
Describe the Intermediate extrinsic back muscles
- thin, weak, muscles commonly designated as superficial respiratory muscles
- move the upper limbs and ribcage
what are the three groupings of intrinsic back muscles
- superficial (spinotransverse)
- intermediate (sacropinalis)
- deep (transversospinalis group)
what muscles make up the spinotransverse group of intrinsic back muscles?
- splenius capitis
- splenius cervicics
what muscles make up the sacrospinalis group of intrinsic back muscles?
- erector spinae (spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis)
what muscles make up the transversospinalis group of intrinsic back muscles?
- semispinalis
- multifidus
- rotatores
large, roughly diamond-shaped area of connective tissue constituted by the thoracic and lumbar parts of the deep fascia enclosing the intrinsic back muscles
thoracolumbar fascia
splenius capitis position and action
starts on SP to head
- extend head and neck, ipsilateral rotation
Describe splenius capitis and Splenius Cervicis
are thick and flat and lie on the lateral and posterior aspects of the neck, covering the vertical muscles somewhat like a bandage
Splenius Cervicis position and action
start on SP to TVP of the cervical spine
- extend head and neck
what movements do splenius capitis and splenius cervicis permit
extension, lateral flexion and ipsilateral (same side) rotation
Iliocostalis is part of which group
part of the sacrospinalis group
Iliocostalis description
Fibers run superiorly and slightly laterally attaching to angles of ribs and cervical TVP’s
forms the lateral column
Longissimus part of which group
part of the sacrospinalis group
Longissimus description
froms the intermediate column T
Fibers run superiorly attaching to TVP’s in thoracic and cervical regions and the mastoid process of the occiput
Spinalis group and description
part of the sacrospinalis group
forms the medial column
Fibers run superiorly within the laminar groove attaching to SP’s in thoracic and cervical regions