Ortho-trauma » Examination

Muscles of Trunk/Scapula

Trunk movements require an interaction between various vertebral bodies and joints thereof. Trunk movements involve flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion. Muscles involved are rectus abdominis, internal/external abdominal oblique and erector spinae. Scapular movements are elevation, depression and retraction. Muscle involved are trapezius, pectoralis minor and latissimus dorsi.

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