Superficial back, scapular, and pectoral muscle attachments

Question 1

What is the proximal attachment of the Latissimus dorsi?

Answer 1

Lower thoracic spinous processes, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest

Question 2

What is the distal attachment of the Latissimus dorsi?

Answer 2

Floor of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

Question 3

What is the proximal attachment of the Levator scapulae?

Answer 3

Transverse processes of C1-C4

Question 4

What is the distal attachment of the Levator scapulae?

Answer 4

Superior angle & superomedial border of the scapula

Question 5

What is the proximal attachment of the Pectoralis major?

Answer 5

Clavicle, costal cartilages, sternum, aponeurosis of the external oblique

Question 6

What is the distal attachment of the Pectoralis major?

Answer 6

Lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

Question 7

What is the proximal attachment of the Pectoralis minor?

Answer 7

Outer surfaces of ribs 3-5

Question 8

What is the distal attachment of the Pectoralis minor?

Answer 8

Coracoid process of the scapula

Question 9

What is the proximal attachment of the Rhomboids?

Answer 9

Spinous processes C7-T5 and Ligamentum nuchae

Question 10

What is the distal attachment of the Rhomboids?

Answer 10

Medial border of the scapula

Question 11

What is the proximal attachment of the Serratus anterior?

Answer 11

1st - 9th ribs

Question 12

What is the distal attachment of the Serratus anterior?

Answer 12

Costal surface of the medial border of the scapula

Question 13

What is the proximal attachment of the Subclavius?

Answer 13

1st rib & cartilage

Question 14

What is the distal attachment of the Subclavius?

Answer 14

Undersurface of the clavicle

Question 15

What is the proximal attachment of the Trapezius?

Answer 15

Superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, cervical & thoracic spinous processes

Question 16

What is the distal attachment of the Trapezius?

Answer 16

Clavicle, acromion, scapular spine

Question 17

What is the proximal attachment of the Deltoid?

Answer 17

Clavicle, acromion, spine of the scapula

Question 18

What is the distal attachment of the Deltoid?

Answer 18

Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

Question 19

What is the proximal attachment of the Supraspinatus?

Answer 19

Medial 2/3 of the supraspinous fossa

Question 20

What is the distal attachment of the Supraspinatus?

Answer 20

Superior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

Question 21

What is the proximal attachment of the Infraspinatus?

Answer 21

Medial 2/3 of the infraspinous fossa

Question 22

What is the distal attachment of the Infraspinatus?

Answer 22

Middle facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

Question 23

What is the proximal attachment of the Teres minor?

Answer 23

Upper 2/3 of the dorsal surface of the lateral border of the scapula

Question 24

What is the distal attachment of the Teres minor?

Answer 24

Inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

Question 25

What is the proximal attachment of the Subscapularis?

Answer 25

Subscapular fossa

Question 26

What is the distal attachment of the Subscapularis?

Answer 26

Lesser tubercle of the humerus

Question 27

What is the proximal attachment of the Teres major?

Answer 27

Dorsal surface of the inferior angle & lower 1/3 of the lateral border of the scapula

Question 28

What is the distal attachment of the Teres major?

Answer 28

Medial lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus