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Scapular movement

muscles of scapular movement

QuestionAnswerAnswerAnswerAnswerAnswerAnswerAnswer
What are the nerves for Trapezius? spinal accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI) third and fourth cervical nerve
Which muscle is as known as the "coat hanger" muscle because clothes hang for it as they do on a coat hanger? trapezius
Which muscle was once call "musculus cucullaris", because it resembles a monks hood? trapezius
What is the origin of Levator Scapulae? transverse processes of C1-C4
What is the insertion of Levator Scapulae? medial border of the scapula (superior angle to the root of the spin)
What are the actions of Levator Scapulae? elevates the scapula downwardly rotates the scapula laterally flexes the neck
What are the nerves for Levator Scapulae? dorsal scapular nerve cervical nerve
Which muscle is the only neck muscle that moves the scapula? levator scapulae
What is the origin of Rhomboids Major? spinous process of 't2-T5
What is the origin of Rhomboids Minor? spinous process of C7-T1
What is the insertion of Rhomboids Major? medial border of the scapula to inferior angle
What is the insertiond of Rhomboids Minor? medial border of the scapula from the root of scapular spine
Which two muscles are known as the "Christmas tree" muscle because their fibers run obliquely like the branches of a Christmas tree? Rhomboids Minor Rhomboids Major
What are the origins of Trapezius? external occipital protuberance superior nuchal lines nuchal ligament spinous processes of C7-T12 superspinous ligament of C7-T12
What are the insertions of Trapezius? lateral third (1/3) of the clavicle acromion process scapular spine
What are the nerves for Trapezius? spinal accessory nerve third and fourth cervical nerve
What is the origin for Levator Scapulae? transverse processes of C1-C4
What is the insertion of Levator Scapulae? medial border of the scapula, superior angle to the root of the spine
What are the actions of Levator Scapulae? elevates the scapula downwardly rotates the scapula laterally flexes the neck
What are the nerves for Levator Scapulae? dorsal scapular nerve cervical nerves
Which is the only neck muscle to move that scapula? levator scapulae
What is the origin for Serratus Anterior? ribs 1 through 9 (lateral costal cartilage)
What is the insertion of Serratus Anterior? anterior medial border of the scapula
What are the actions of Serratus Anterior? protracts the scapula upwardly rotates the scapula depresses the scapula
What is the nerve for Serratus Anterior? long thoracic nerve
Along with the triceps branchii, which muscle is also known as the "boxers muscle"? serratus anterior
Which muscle is an antagonist to the rhomboids? serratus anterior
Full or partial paralysis of what muscle causes "winged scapula"? serratus anterior
What is the origin of Pectoralis Minor? ribs 3 through 5 (lateral to costal cartilage)
What is the insertion of Pectoralis Minor? coracoid process of the scapula
What are the actions of Pectoralis Minor? depresses the scapula protracts the scapula downwardly rotates the scapula assists on forces inspiration (elevates ribs)
What is the nerve for Pectoralis Minor? medial pectoral nerves (C8 and T1)
Which muscle along with scalenes is known as the "nerovascular entrapper"? pectoralis minor
Which muscle are responsible for scapular elevation? trapezius (upper fibers) levator scapulae
Which muscles are responsible for scapular depression? trapezius (lower fibers) serratus anterior pectoralis minor
Which muscles are responsible for scapular downward rotation? levator scapulae rhomboids pectoralis minor
Which muscles are responsible for scapular protraction? serratus anterior pectoralis minor
Which muscles are responsible for scapular retraction? trapezius (mid fibers) rhomboids
What are the origins of Trapezius? external occipital protuberance superior nuchal lines nuchal ligament spinous processes of C7-T12 supraspinous ligament of C7-T12
What are the insertions of Trapezius? lateral third (1/3)of the clavicle acromion process scapular spin
What are the actions of Trapezius? extends the neck and head (upper fibers) elevates the scapula (upper fibers) upwardly rotates the scapula (upper fibers) retracts the scapula (middle fibers) depresses the scapula (lower fibers) laterally flexes the neck (unilateral contraction) rotates the head (unilateral contraction)
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