Cards (5)

  • O (origin)
    • Extensive medial attachment from the base of the medial 1/3 of the superior nuchal line and the occipital bone
    • Ligamentum nuchae
    • Spinous processes of C7 to T12 and the intervening supraspinous ligament
    A) Lower Trapezius
  • R (direction)
    • Upwards and laterally
    A) Lower Trapezius
  • I (insertions)
    • Converge to form a tendon that attaches to inferior surface of medial end of the spine of the scapula
    A) Lower Trapezius
  • A (actions)
    • Depression of scapula
    • retraction of scapula
    • lateral rotation of scapula
    A) Lower Trapezius
  • NS (nerve supply)
    • Motor: Spinal part of cranial nerve 11 (‘Accessory’ nerve)
    • Sensory: Ventral rami C3, C4
    A) Lower Trapezius