Back Anatomy: All About the back Muscles

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The muscles of the back can be divided into three groups – superficial, intermediate and deep:
Superficial – associated with movements of the shoulder.
Intermediate – associated with movements of the thoracic cage.
Deep – associated with movements of the vertebral column


The deep muscles develop embryologically in the back, and are thus described as intrinsic muscles. The superficial and intermediate muscles do not develop in the back, and are classified as extrinsic muscles.


This article is about the anatomy of the superficial back muscles – their attachments, innervations and functions.


The superficial back muscles are situated underneath the skin and superficial fascia. They originate from the vertebral column and attach to the bones of the shoulder – the clavicle, scapula and humerus. All these muscles are therefore associated with movements of the upper limb.


The muscles in this group are the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, levator scapulae and the rhomboids. The trapezius and the latissimus dorsi lie the most superficially, with the trapezius covering the rhomboids and levator scapulae.

Trapezius


The trapezius is a broad, flat and triangular muscle. The muscles on each side form a trapezoid shape. It is the most superficial of all the back muscles.
Attachments: Originates from the skull, ligamentum nuchae and the spinous processes of C7-T12. The fibres attach to the clavicle, acromion and the scapula spine.
Innervation: Motor innervation is from the accessory nerve. It also receives proprioceptor fibres from C3 and C4 spinal nerves.
Actions: The upper fibres of the trapezius elevates the scapula and rotates it during abduction of the arm. The middle fibres retract the scapula and the lower fibres pull the scapula inferiorly.

Latissimus Dorsi


The latissimus dorsi originates from the lower part of the back, where it covers a wide area.
Attachments: Has a broad origin – arising from the spinous processes of T6-T12, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia and the inferior three ribs. The fibres converge into a tendon that attaches to the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus.
Innervation: Thoracodorsal nerve.
Actions: Extends, adducts and medially rotates the upper limb.





Levator Scapulae


The levator scapulae is a small strap-like muscle. It begins in the neck, and descends to attach to the scapula.
Attachments: Originates from the transverse processes of the C1-C4 vertebrae and attaches to the medial border of the scapula.
Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve.
Actions: Elevates the scapula.

Rhomboids


There are two rhomboid muscles – major and minor. The rhomboid minor is situated superiorly to the major.
Rhomboid Major
Attachments: Originates from the spinous processes of T2-T5 vertebrae. Attaches to the medial border of the scapula, between the scapula spine and inferior angle.
Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve.
Actions: Retracts and rotates the scapula.
Rhomboid Minor
Attachments: Originates from the spinous processes of C7-T1 vertebrae. Attaches to the medial border of the scapula, at the level of the spine of scapula.
Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve.
Actions: Retracts and rotates the scapula.


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