Muscles that insert on the Scapula

Trapezius (insertion)

1) Distal clavicle 2) Acromion 3) Spine of scapula

Rhomboid minor (origin)

1) Ligamentum nuchae 2) SP C7-T1

Levator scapulae (innervation)

Dorsal scapular n.

Rhomboid major (innervation)

Dorsal scapular n.

Pectoralis minor (origin)

Ribs 3-5

Rhomboid major (origin)

SP T2-T5

Trapezius (action)

Scapula Rotates (lower part), Elevates (superior part), Retracts (middle part), Depresses (inferior part)

Serratus anterior (innervation)

Long thoracic n.

Serratus anterior (insertion)

Medial border of scapula (anterior surface)

Rhomboid minor (insertion)

Medial border of scapula at spine

Rhomboid major (insertion)

Medial border of scapula below spine

Pectoralis minor (innervation)

Medial pectoral n.

Rhomboid major (action)

Retracts and rotates the scapula to tilt the glenoid cavity inferiorly

Serratus anterior (origin)

Ribs 1-8

Levator scapulae (origin)

TP C1-C4

Rhomboid minor (innervation)

Dorsal scapular n.

Pectoralis minor (action)

Scapula 1) Rotates downward 2) Stabilizes by protracting and depressing

Levator scapulae (action)

Scapula 1)Elevates 2) Rotates To tilt the glenoid cavity inferiorly

Trapezius (innervation)

Spinal accessory n. (CN XI)

Levator scapulae (insertion)

Superior angle of scapula

Trapezius (origin)

1) Superior nuchal line (skull) 2) External occipital protuberance 3) Ligamentum nuchae 4) Thoracic SP C7-T12

Pectoralis minor (insertion)

Coracoid process of scapula

Serratus anterior (action)

Protracts and rotates scapula upward Holds scapula against thoracic wall

Rhomboid minor (action)

Scapula 1) Retracts 2) Rotates To tilt the glenoid cavity inferiorly