CGA Exam 1- Muscles of the back Questions And
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Trapezius - ANSWER Elevate, depress, and retract the scapula; rotate glenoid
cavity superiorly
Latissimus dorsi - ANSWER (largest muscle in the back) extend, adduct, and
medially rotate the shoulder, raise body toward arms when climbing.
Rhomboid major - ANSWER Retracts scapula, rotates glenoid cavity inferiorly
Rhomboid minor - ANSWER Retracts scapula, rotates glenoid cavity inferiorly
Serratus posterior superior - ANSWER elevate ribs (mostly proprioceptive).
Serratus posterior inferior - ANSWER depress the ribs (mostly proprioceptive).
Splenius capitis & cervicis mm. (Superficial) - ANSWER lateral flexion of the
neck, unilateral head rotation, bilateral head and neck extension
Erector Spinae mm. (intermediate) - ANSWER extend the spine and head
(bilateral), lateral flexion of the spine.
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