Lab 6: Posterior Core Muscles

occipitalis

levator scapulae

which muscle action: elevates scapula

levator scapulae

which muscle origin: transverse process of C1-C4

levator scapulae

which muscle insertion: superior angle of scapula

levator scapulae

splenius capitis

which muscle action: extends/rotates head in the direction of muscle pull

splenius capitis

which muscle origin: cervical spinous process and CT pf posterior neck

splenius capitis

which muscle insertion: mastoid process and occipital bone

splenius capitis

semispinalis capitis

latissimus dorsi

deltoid

which muscle action: abducts, flexes, extends

deltoid

which muscle origin: acromion and spine of scapula; lateral clavicle

deltoid

which muscle insertion: deltoid tuberosity of humerus

deltoid

trapezius

erector spinae

teres major

teres minor

infraspinatus

rhomboid major

rhomboid minor

serratus posterior

supraspinatus

tensor fascia latae

gluteus maximus

which muscle action: extends thigh, laterally rotates and abducts the thigh

gluteus maximus

which muscle insertion: gluteal tuberosity of femur and iliotibial tract

gluteus maximus

which muscle origin: posterior/lateral ilium, sacrum, coccyx

gluteus maximus

gluteus medius

gluteus minimus

piriformis

superior gemellus

inferior gamellus

obterator internus

obterator externus

quadratus femoris