Dorsolateral view, left side
Dorsolateral view, left side
Cat information:
spinotrapezius (cat only � corresponds
to
the inferior portion of the human trapezius)
origin: spinous process of T4-T12
insertion: tuberosity of scapular spine
and fascia of supraspinatus and
infraspinatus muscles
nerve: spinal accessory (XI) and ventral
rami of cervical spinal nerves 1-4
action: retracts
(adducts) and depresses
scapula
Posterior view, left side
Posterior
(superficial) view of origin and insertion, left side
Posterior (superficial)
view of insertion, right sideHuman information:
spinotrapezius (cat only � corresponds
to
the inferior portion of the trapezius
which is pictured above)
origin: spinous processes of
T6-T12
insertion: medial third of spine of scapula
nerve: spinal accessory (XI) and
ventral
rami of cervical spinal nerves 3 and 4
action: retracts (adducts),
depresses and
rotates scapula
This is one of the five muscles that are grouped as muscles of the scapula, or sometimes as muscles that moor the scapula. The above drawing of the insertion on the clavicle might help visualize this information (blue is the insertion). The other drawing of the origin and insertion might help visualize this information (red is the origin and blue is the insertion). This other drawing is for the entire muscle and includes the origin and insertion for all three divisions of the trapezius muscle. Notice that part of the origin is on a ligament called the ligamentum nuchae, and this portion of the origin is represented by a line between the skull and the spinous process of C7. Thanks to Laura Holder for the excellent drawing!
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by William C. Johnson II
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