Back Flashcards
(113 cards)
what is the scapula’s only bony attachment?
clavicle
multiple superficial back muscles attach here
scapula
attaches to the anterior surface of the humerus
latissimus dorsi
attachment sites for the rotator cuff muscles
greater and lesser tubercles
what is the role of the fascia of the superficial back?
postural
keeps trapezius from bowing during contraction
the ligamentum nuchae spans from the occipital protuberance to ______?
spinous process C7
extrinsic muscles which attach the pectoral girdle to the axial skeleton and are involved in the movement of the scapula or humerus
serratus posterior superior and inferior
innervate 1. vertebrae and joines
- “true” / intrinsic back muscles
- skin of the back
dorsal rami
the ventral rami innervates?
all other skeletal muscle; dermatome segments
list the superficial extrinsic back muscles
superficial: trapezius, latissimus dorsi
list the deep extrinsic back muscles
- levator scapula
- rhomboid major
- rhomboid minor
list the intermediate back muscles
spinocostal muscles (serratus posteriors)
what innervates the trapezius?
spinal branch of the accessory nerve (CNXI)
what are the movements of the trapezius?
- elevation of scapula
- retraction of scapula
- depression of scapula
spinal portion of CNXI enters the cranium through the ?
foramen magnum
spinal portion of CNXI exits the skull via the ?
jugular foramen (along with CN 9 and 10 (vagus))
what innervates the latissiumus dorsi?
thoracodorsal nerve (C6, 7, 8)
what are the movements of the lat dorsi?
- extension of the arm
- adduction of the upper limb
- internal (medial) rotation of the arm
- moves trunk forward when the humerus is fixed such as when cross country skiing
what are the attachments of the intertubercular groove?
latissimus dorsi
pectoralis major
teres minor
what innervates the levator scapulae?
dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
what are the movements of the levator scapulae?
- elevation of the scapula
2. rotation of the glenohumeral joint
what innervates the rhomboid minor/major?
dorsal scapular (C5)
what are the movements of the rhomboid minor/major?
- retraction
2. rotation
what is the nerve supply of the serratus posterior superior?
T2 to T5 intercostal nerves