Shrugging muscle among the following?
Correct Answer: Trapezius
Description: MuscleNerve supplyActionsTrapeziusSpinal pa of the accessory nerve is motor.Branches from C3, C4 are proprioceptiveUpper fibers act with levator scapulae and elevatethe scapula, as in shruggingMiddle fibers act with rhomboids and retract thescapulaUpper and lower fibers act with serratus anterior and rotate the scapula forwards around the chest wall thus playing an impoant role in the abduction of the arm beyond 90oSteadies the scapulaRef: Chaurasia; Volume 1; 6th edition; Page no: 62
Category:
Anatomy
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now