Back Muscles Flashcards by Matthew James | Brainscape

Q

Trapezius

A

Origin -
Base of skull
Clavicle
Thoracic vertebrae

Insertion -
Clavicle
Scapula

Actions -
Elevation, retractions
Depression of the shoulder girdle

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Rhomboid Major

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Origin -
Spinous process of T2 - T5

Insertion -
Medial border and inferior angle of scapula

Actions -
Retraction of scapula
Elevation of scapula

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Rhomboid Minor

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Origin -
Spinous process of C7 - T1

Insertion -
Medial boarder of scapula

Actions -
Retraction of scapula
Elevation of scapula

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Latissimus Dorsi

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Origin -
Lower thoracic vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae
Ilium

Insertion -
Humerus

Actions -
Adduction of the shoulder
Extension of the shoulder
Medial rotation of the shoulder

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