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Overall Anatomy- muscles
Comprehensive muscle review
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Anatomy
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08/25/2010

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Term
Trapezius Action
Definition
Elevates and Depresses scapula
Term
Origin of Trapezius
Definition
Medial 1/3 of nuchal line
external occipital protuberance
ligamentum nuchae
spinous process of vertebrae C7-T12
Term
Insertion of Trapezius
Definition
Lateral 1/2 of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
Term
Innervation of Trapezius
Definition
CN X1- spinal accessory
Term
Vascularization of Trapezius
Definition
Transverse cervical a.
Term
Latissimus Dorsi origin
Definition
Vertebral spines from T7 to the sacrum, posterior third of the iliac crest, lower 3 or 4 ribs, sometimes from the inferior angle of the scapula
Term
Latissimus dorsi insertion
Definition
floor of the intertubercular groove
Term
Latissimus dorsi action
Definition
extends and rotates the arm medially, along with adduction of the arm
Term
Latissimus dorsi innervation
Definition
Thoracodorsal nerve (C7-8) from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus
Term
Latissimus dorsi artery
Definition
Thoracodorsal artery
Term
Levator scapulae origin
Definition
Transverse processes for C1-4 vertebrae
Term
Levator scapulae insertion
Definition
medial border of the scapula from the superior angle to the spine
Term
Levator scapulae action
Definition
elevates the scapula
Term
Levator scapulae innervation
Definition
Dorsal scapular nerve (C6) the upper part of the muscle receives branches of C3 and 4
Term
Levator scapulae artery
Definition
Dorsal scapular artery
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