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Muscle of Scapula
URI Anatomy Quiz 12: Muscles of the Scapula
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| It's origin is the Ligamentum nuchae and C7-T12. It elevates, retracts/adducts, rotates, and depresses the scapula. Insertion is the scapula. | Trapezius muscle with Spinal Accessory nerve (XI) |
| It's origin is C1-C4. It elevates the scapula, flexes the neck laterally (lateral side bending), and rotates the scapula. Insertion is the scapula. | Levator Scapulae (Ventralis) muscle with the dorsal scapular nerve and the anterior rami of C3 and C4. |
| Their origin is C7-T5. They retract/adduct, elevate, and rotate the scapula. Insertion is the scapula. | Rhomboid muscles with the dorsal scapular nerve |
| It's origin is Ribs 3-5. It depresses, protracts/abducts, and rotates the scapula. Insertion is the scapula. | Pectoralis minor muscle with the medial pectoral nerve and cervical spinal nerves C7, C8, and T1) |
| It's origin is Ribs 1-9. It protracts/abducts and rotates the scapula. Insertion is the scapula. | Serratus Anterior (Ventralis) and the Long Thoracic nerve. |