Superficial Back Muscles Study Guide Quiz

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The _______ muscle elevates, retracts, and depresses the scapula

trapezius

The _______ muscle extends, adducts, and medially rotates the arm

latissimus dorsi

The _______ muscle retracts the scapula

rhomboid major

The _______ muscle elevates the scapula and rotates the glenoid cavity downward

<p>levator scapulae</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ muscle assists with respiration by elevating the upper ribs

<p>serratus posterior superior</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ muscle extends, adducts, and medially rotates the arm

<p>Latissimus Dorsi</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ muscle elevates, retracts, and depresses the scapula

<p>Trapezius</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ muscle retracts the scapula

<p>Rhomboid Major</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ muscle assists with respiration by elevating the upper ribs

<p>Serratus posterior superior</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ muscle depresses the lower ribs

<p>Serratus posterior inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Scapula Movement

  • The Trapezius muscle elevates, retracts, and depresses the scapula
  • The Levator scapulae muscle elevates the scapula and rotates the glenoid cavity downward
  • The Rhomboids muscle retracts the scapula

Arm Movement

  • The Latissimus dorsi muscle extends, adducts, and medially rotates the arm

Respiration

  • The Serratus anterior muscle assists with respiration by elevating the upper ribs
  • The External intercostal muscle assists with respiration by elevating the rib cage
  • The Internal intercostal muscle depresses the lower ribs

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