Superficial Back Muscles

What spinal level is the inferior angle of the scapula typically at?

• C7

• T7

• T4

• C2

What spinal level does the top of the iliac crest typically come to?

• L4

• T4

• T7

• L2

The deep intrinsic back muscles are primarily responsible for respiration and limb movement

• true

• false

Which muscle is not a part of the superficial extrinsic muscle group?

• trapezius

• rhomboid minor

• levator scapulae

• serratus posterior superior

The radial groove is distal to what tuberosity?

The distal end of the clavicle articulates with what scapular structure?

What muscle does NOT attach to the greater tubercle?

• teres major

• teres minor

• supraspinatus

• infraspinatus

Select each muscle that attaches to the intertubercular groove of the humerus

• pectoralis minor

• latissimus dorsi

• pectoralis major

• teres major

The trapezius is innervated by the spinal part of what nerve

The upper trapezius fibers perform what action?

• rotate the scapula downward

• adducts the scapula

• rotates the scapula upward

• protracts the scapula