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Trapezius Muscle

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O- Medial 1/3 superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, nuchal lig., SP’s of C7-T12
I- Lateral 1/3 clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
A- Superior - elevation of scapula, Middle - retraction of scapula, Inferior - depression of scapula, Superior and Inferior fibres together - upward rotation of scapula
N- Motor - CN XI (Spinal Accessory), Sensory - C3, C4
B - Transverse cervical artery

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Latissimus Dorsi Muscle

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O- SP’s of T6-12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest and inferior 3 or 4 ribs
I- Floor of intertubercular (IT), groove (sulcus) of humerus
A- Extension, ADD, and MR of Humerus, downward rotation of scapula; raises body towards arm when climbing
N- Thoracodorsal nerve (C6,C7,C8)
B - Thoracodorsal artery

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Levator Scapulae Muscle

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O- Posterior tubercles of TP’s C1-4
I- Medial border of scapula, superior to root of scapular spine
A- Elevation and downward rotation of scapula; bilaterally, extension of neck
N- Dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
B- Dorsal scapular artery

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Rhomboid Major

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O- SP’s T2-5
I- Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle
A- Retraction and downward rotation of scapula; fix scapula to thoracic wall
N- Dorsal scapular nerve C4,C5)
B- Dorsal scapula artery

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Serratus Posterior Superior

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O- Nuchal lig., SP’s C7-T3
I- Superior borders of 2nd and 4th ribs
A- Proprioception (elevation of ribs); considered accessory muscle of respiration
N- 2nd-5th Intercostal nerves

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Rhomboid Minor

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O- Nuchal lig. and SPs of C7 and T1
I- Smooth triangular area at base of scapular spine
A- Retraction and downward rotation of scapula; fix to thoracic wall
N- Dorsal scapular nerve (C4,C5)
B- Dorsal scapular artery

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Serratus Posterior Inferior

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O- SPs T11-L2
I- Inferior borders of 8th-12th ribs nears their angles
A- Proprioception (depress ribs); considered accessory muscle of respiration
N- Ventral rami of T9-T12 thoracic spinal nerves

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Splenius Cervicis

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O- Nuchal lig., and SP’s of C7-T3 or T4
I- Tubercles of TP’s C1-C3 or C4
A- Lateral flexion of neck to side of active muscle
N- Dorsal rami of spinal nerve

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Splenius Capitis

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O- Nuchal lig., and SP’s of C7-T3 and T4
I- Mastiod process and later 1/3 of superior nuchal line
A- Rotation of head to side of active muscle
N- Dorsal rami of spinal nerve

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Iliocostalis

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O- Posterior part of iliac crest, posterior surface of sacrum, sacroiliac lig., sacral and inferior lumbar SP’s and supraspinous lig.
I- Lumborum- angles of lower rib, Thoracis- angles of upper rib, Cervicis- cervical TP’s
A- Bilateral- extension of vertebral column; unilateral- lateral flexion of vertebral column
N- Dorsi rami of spinal nerve

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Longissimus muscle

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O- Posterior part of iliac crest, posterior surface of sacrum, sacroiliac lig, sacral and inferior lumbar SP’s and supraspinous lig.
I- Thoracis- ribs b/w tubercles and angles and TP’s in thoracic region, Cervicis - cervical TPs, Capitis- Mastoid process
A- Bilateral- ext of vertebral column and head; unilateral- lat flexion of vertebral column
N- Dorsi rami of spinal nerve

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Spinalis muscle

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O- Posterior part of iliac crest, posterior surface of sacrum, sacroiliac lig., sacral and inferior lumbar SP’s and supraspinous lig.
I- Thoracis- SP’s in thoracic region, Cervicis- SP’s in cervical region, Capitis- Cranium
A- Bilateral- ext of vertebral column and head; unilateral- lat flex of vertebral column
N- Dorsi rami of spinal nerve

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Semispinalis

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O- TP’s of C4-T12 vertebrae
I- Thoracis- SP’s 4-6 vertebral segements superior, Cervicis- SP’s 4-65 vertebral segments superior, Capitis- Occipital bone
A- Bilateral ext of all regions; contralateral rotation of all regions
N- Dorsi rami of spinal nerve

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Multifidus

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O- Posterior sacrum, PSIS, sacroiliac lig., aponeurosis of erector spinae muscle, mamillary process of lumber vertebrae, TP’s of T1-3 and articular processes of C4-7
I-SP’s 2-4 segments superior
A- Stabilize vertebrae during local movements of vertebral column
N- Dorsal rami of spinal nerve

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Rotatores

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O- TP’s of vertebrae
I- Longus- SP 2 segments superior; brevis - SP1 segments superior
A- Stabilize vertebrae and assist with extension and roptary movements; proprioception
N- Dorsi rami of spinal nerve

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Interspinalis

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O- Superior surfaces of SP’s of cervical and lumbar vertebrae
I- Inferior surfaces of SP’s of vertebrae superior
A- Aid in ext and rotation of vertebral column
N- Dorsi rami of spinal nerve

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Intertransversarii

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O- TP’s or cervical and lumbar vertebrae
I -TP’s of adjacent vertebrae
A- Aid in lateral flexion of vertebral column; bilaterally- stabilize vertebral column
N- Dorsal and ventral rami of spinal nerve

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Levatores Costarum

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O- Brevis and Longus - TP’s of C7-T11
I- Ribs b/w tubercle and angle
A- Elevates ribs in inspiration, assist with lateral flexion of vertebral column
N- Dorsal rami of spinal never

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Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

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O- SP of C2
I- Lateral part inferior nuchal line
A- Ext of head; rotation of same side
N- suboccipital nerve
B- Vertebral and occipital artery
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Rectus capitis posterior minor

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O- Posterior tubercle of posterior arch of C1
I- Medial part inferior nuchal line
A - Extension of head; Rotation to same side
N- Sub occipital nerve
B- Vertebral and occipital artery

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Obliquus capitis Inferior

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O- SP of C2
I- TP's of C1
A- Rotation of atlas and face to same side
N- Suboccipital nerve
B- Vertebral and occipital artery
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Obliquus Capitis Superior

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O- TPs of C1
I- Occipital bone between superior and inferior nuchal lines
A- Extension of head and lateral flexion of head and neck
N- Suboccipital nerve
B- Vertebral and occipital artery

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Vasculature of back

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Transverse cervical artery, Dorsal Scapular artery, Thoracodorsal artery, Posterior intercostal Arteries, Occipital artery, Vertebral artery

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Transverse Cervical Artery

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originates from the thyrocervical trunk.
superficial cervical branch deep to trapezius, runs with CN XI
dorsal scpular atery deep branch supplies levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles, artery does not branch from here

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Dorsal Scapular Artery
originates from subclavian artery passes through trunk of brachial plexus, supplies levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles and runs with dorsal scapular nerve
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Thoracodorsal artery
originates from 1 of 2 terminal branches of subscapular artery supplies latissimus dorsi muscle and runs with thoracodorsal nerve
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Posterior Intercostal ateries
originates from descending thoracic aorta | dorsal cutaneous branches that supply deep back muscles
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Occipital artery
originates from external carotid artery | supplies posterior scalp and suboccipital muscles
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Vertebral Artery
originates from subclavian artery enters neck at C6, passes thru transverse foramin and exits C1. supplys suboccipital region, enter foramen magnum with help of circle of willis
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Innervation of Back
Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerve, Spinal Accessory, Thoracodorsal Nerve, Dorsal Scapular nerve
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Dorsal Rami of Spinal Nerve
fixed from spinal nerve, some unique rami; C1 - larger dorsal ramus exits b/w occiput and C1 vertebrae and is called suboccipital nerve C2 - larger doral ramus, exits b/w C1 and C2, medial division of this nerve is the greater occipital nerve supplies intrinsic back muscles
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Spinal Accessory Nerve
CN XI, supplies trapezius muscles | origin is the spinal cord and the brain stem
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Thoracodorsal Nerve
branch of posterior cord of brachial plexus C6-8, supplies latissimus dorsi muscle origin is the posterior cord of the brachial plexus (C6-C8)
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Dorsal Scapular Nerve
branch of ventral rams of C5, supplies the levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles origin is the brachial plexus
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C1
larger than ventral C1 nerve, large dorsal rams, exits between the occiput and C1, call suboccipital nerve, supplies the suboccipital trianngle muscles
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C2
larger dorsal ramus, exits b/w C1 and C2, medial division of this dorsal ramus called greater occipital nerve
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Vertebral Column and functions
approx 72-75 cm long functions: protect spinal cord and nerves, support body weight, provides and axis for body and head, important for posture and locomotion
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Curvatures of Vertebral Column
four curvatures in adults, occur in cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions Primary curvature which is formed during the fetal period and secondary which are formed due to an extension from fetal position.
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Excessive lordosis
anterior lifting of the pelvis with increased extension of lumbar vertebrae causes: weakened trunk musculature, obesity
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Excessive Kyphosis
abnormal increase in thoracic curvature in which the vertebrae curve posteriorly causes: erosion of the anterior part of one or more vertebrae
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Scoliosis
abnormal lateral curvature accompanied by rotation of vertebrae, SP's rotate toward the cavity of abnormal curvature, ribs protrude on side of increased convexity Types: structural, myophatic, functional, habit
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Typical vertebrae
body, arch, pedicles, laminae, foramen, canal, notches, intervertebral foramen, spinous processes, transverse processes, articular processes
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Ligaments
Supraspinous lig - connects tips of SP's from C7-Sacrum, merges with Nuchal Lig. - extends from external occipital protuberance and posterior border of foramen magnum to SPs of cervical vertebrae, accommodates the short C3-5 SP's providing attachment for muscles
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Triangle of Auscultation
Borders: Medial - trapezius, Lateral - medial border of scapula, Inferior - Latissimus Dorsi, Floor - Erector Spinae and rhomboid major provides a good area to hear posterior lungs, to expose you need to protract scap and flex back, makes space in 6th rib b/w 6th and 7th ribs
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Lumbar Triangle
Borders: Medial - Erector Spinae, Lateral - External Oblique, Inferior - Iliac Crest, Floor - Internal Oblique important b/c it is a common place of lumbar hernia
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Suboccipital Triangle
Superomedial - Rectus Capitus Posterior Major, Superolater - Obliquus Capitis Superior, Superoinferior - Obliquus Capitis Inferior, Roof - Semispinalis Capitus, Floor - posterior atlanto-occipital membrane contains: vertebral artery and suboccipital artery
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Two major groups of back muscles
Extrinsic - divided into superficial and intermediate, produce and control limb and respitory movements respectively Intrinsic - Deep Back muscles, divided into superficial, intermediate and deep and minor deep layers, specifically act on vertebral column
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Superficial Deep Back Muscles
Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, and Rhomboid Major and Minor, also known as posterior axioappendicular muscles produce and control upper limb movements receive innervation from vetral rami of cervical nerves
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Intermediate Extrinsic Back Muscles
Serratus Muscles | designated as superficial respiratory muscles but are more likely for proprioception all innervated by ventral rami
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Intermediate Intrinsic Back Muscles
collectively know as erector spinae muscles, lie in a groove between SP's and angle of ribs, chief extensors of vertebral column and is divided into 3 columns based on superior attachment
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Deep Intrinsic Back Muscles
collectively known as transversospinalis group, deep to erector spinae muscle, occupy gutter between the SP's and the TP's, having the laminae and ligaments linking them together
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Minor Deep Intrinsic Back Muscles
relatively sparse in thoracic region | interspinalis, intertransversarii, levators costarum
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Suboccipital Region
muscle compartment beep to superior part of posterior cervical region, pyramidal space inferior to external occipital protuberance, contains 4 small muscles contains: greater occipital nerve, occipital nerve, 3rd occipital nerve and lesser occipital nerve

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