Muscle origin
Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T5
Muscle insertion
Medial border of scapula from inferior angle to root of spine of scapula
Muscle function
Elevation, adduction and medial rotation of Scapula. Rotation of C7-T5 to opposite side.
Nerve innervation
C4-5 (Lovett reactor L1-2)
Primary muscle type
Phasic / Type I (65-75%)
Myofascial lines
Spiral line
Deep back arm line
Primary inhibatory muscles
Rhomboid opposite, Pectoralis major, Pectoralis minor, Infraspinatus, Serratus anterior, Latissimus dorsi, Triceps
Organ relationship (T1-10, n. Vagus)
Related joints
Associated muscles
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