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Trapezius M. function
Elevation, retraction, and rotation of scapula.
Helps in adduction and slight elevation of arm.
Trapezius M. innervation
Accessory N. (CNXI) and C3-C4 (propioception and pain)
Rhomboid Minor/Major M. function
Press the scapula to the thoracic wall.
Retraction of scapula medially.
Rhomboid Minor/Major M. innervation
Dorsal scapular N. (C4-C5)
Leavtor Scapulae M. function
Elevates the scapula.
Levator Scapulae M. innervation
Dorsal scapular N. (C4-C5)
Latissimus dorsi M. function
Adduction and lowering the arm.
Medial rotation and extension of the arm.
Raises the body toward the arm when climbing.
Latissimus dorsi M. innervation
Thoracodorsal (C6, C7, C8)
Serratus posterior inferior/superior M. function
Rib elevation
*May function as accessory muscles of respiration (in COPD).
Serratus posterior inferior/superior M. innervation
Intercoastal N. (T9-T12)
Erector Spinae lateral M. function
Erect posture of the body.
Splenii rotate the head.
Extensors when both sides contract.
Flexion when one side contracts.
Erector Spinae lateral M. innervation
Primary spinal dorsal rami.
Erector Spinae medial M. function
Extensors when both sides contract.
Flexors when one side contracts.
Some stabilize and some rotate the vertebral column.
Erector Spinae medial M. innervation
Primary dorsal rami.
Suboccipital triangle function
Turning the head backward or laterally.
Suboccipital triangle innervation
Sensory
: Greater occipital N (C2)
Suboccipital N (C1) innervates all 3 muscles
Suboccipital triangle contents
Third part of vertebral artery.
Suboccipital N (C1) innervating all 3 muscles.
Suboccipital plexus of veins.
Author
ebcross88
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Muscles of the back
Description
Muscle innervation and function of the back.
Updated
2010-09-07T13:47:40Z
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