Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles

Description

The extrinsic muscles of the shoulder

Name

• Extrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder
• Superficial back muscles

General

• Group of muscles which originate from the torso and insert into the bones of the shoulder
• Located in the back, also referred to as superficial back muscles

Superficial

• Trapezius
• Latissimus Dorsi

Deep

• Levator Scapulae
• Rhomboid Major
• Rhomboid Minor

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Shoulder Pain Main
• Physical Exam Shoulder
• Shoulder Anatomy Main

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