2024 The Muscular System (Bryan Edwards Flash Pack) Stott Pilates IMP + Origin & Insertion

The Muscular System (Bryan Edwards Flash Pack) Stott Pilates IMP +
Orig & Insertion
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1. Trapezius upper Elevates the scapula as in shrugging the
division
shoulders.

Origin: External occipital protuberance, medial
1/3 of superior nuchal line, ligamentum
nuchae and spinous process of the 7th
cervical vertebrae

Insertion: Lateral 1/3 of clavicle and acromion
process




2. Trapezius
middle division

Retracts. Aids in elevation of scapula.

Origin: Spinous Process of 1st - 5th thoracic

vertebrae Insertion: Superior border of spine and

scapula


3. Trapezius
lower division




Depresses. Retracts. Rotates the scapula upwards.

Origin: Spinous processes of 6th - 12th thoracic

vertebrae Insertion: Medial 1/3 of spine on the


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4. Levator Scapulae Elevates. Rotates the scapula downwards.

Origin: Transverse processes of first four cervical
verte- brae

Insertion: Vertebral border of scapula between
superior angle and scapular spine.




5. Rhomboid Major Retracts. Elevates the scapula.

Origin: Spinous processes of 2nd - 5th thoracic
vertebrae

Insertion: Medial border of scapula from spine to
inferior angle




6. Rhomboid Minor Retracts. Elevates. Downward rotation of scapula.


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Origin: Lower part of the ligamentum nuchae,
spinous