Deep Posterior Thoraco-appendicular muscles

Question 0

Where does the rhomboid minor insert?

Answer 0

Triangular area at the medial end of the scapular spine

Question 1

What is the origin of the rhomboid minor?

Answer 1

Nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae

Question 2

What nerve innervates the rhomboid minor?

Answer 2

Dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)

Question 3

What are the actions of the rhomboid minor?

Answer 3

Retract scapula and rotate it to depress glenoid cavity; fix scapula to thoracic wall

Question 4

What is the origin of Rhomboid Major?

Answer 4

Spinous Processes of T2-T5 vertebrae

Question 5

Where does the rhomboid major insert?

Answer 5

Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle

Question 6

What nerve innervates the rhomboid major?

Answer 6

Dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)

Question 7

What are the actions of the rhomboid major?

Answer 7

Retract scapula and rotate it to depress glenoid cavity; fix scapula to thoracic wall

Question 8

What is the origin of the Levator Scapulae?

Answer 8

Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae

Question 9

Where does the levator scapulae insert?

Answer 9

Medial border of scapula superior to root of spine

Question 10

What nerve innervates the levator scapulae?

Answer 10

Dorsal scapular C5 and cervical spinal nerves (C3, C4)