Explore tips for maintaining muscle health in the thoracic spine. The superficial back muscles are the muscles found just under the skin Within this group of back muscles you will find the latissimus dorsi, the trapezius, levator scapulae and the rhomboids These muscles are able to move the upper limb as they originate at the vertebral column and insert onto either the clavicle, scapula or humerus. The muscles of the back are essential for supporting the spine, maintaining good posture, and allowing for movement of the trunk and spine. Muscles muscles of the thoracic spine is arranged in layers and these muscles and ligaments work together to support the spine, hold it upright, and control movement during rest and activity
The layers of the muscles are superficial and deep Appendicular muscles that are on the thoracic spine region are trapezius, rhomboid major and rhomboid minor Muscles that are important in the. The intermediate extrinsic back muscles the intermediate extrinsic back muscles are located beneath the superficial layer and are primarily involved in respiratory functions, assisting in the movement of the rib cage This thin muscle in the upper back is responsible for elevating the upper ribs to aid in inhalation The latissimus dorsi is the widest muscle of the human body, stretching across almost the entire surface of the back
Originates from the spinous processes of the 7th to 12th thoracic vertebrae and the thoracolumbar fascia costal part Originates from the 9th to 12th ribs iliac part Originates from the iliac crest. Identification of back muscles, their attachments, actions, and nerve supply 3 Characteristics of the vertebral column and its normal and abnormal curvatures 4 Basic understanding of the nervous system with emphasis on spinal cord anatomy 5
Understand the thoracic cage as a whole in relation to the organs it encloses
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