Oberflächliche Muskeln des Rückens

This tutorial covers the superficial back muscles, focusing on their anatomy, attachment points, and functions. It explains the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, levator scapulae, rhomboid, and serratus posterior muscles, detailing their roles in movement and respiration. The video also highlights the clinical significance of these muscles, particularly in the context of the auscultation triangle for listening to lung sounds.

What are the two large groups into which the muscles of the back are divided?

Describe the function of the trapezius muscle.

What are the three sections of the trapezius muscle and their fiber directions?

Discuss the innervation of the trapezius muscle.

Explain the role of the latissimus dorsi muscle in arm movements.

What is the function of the levator scapulae muscle?

How do the rhomboid muscles contribute to scapular movement?

Identify the muscles that are considered part of the intermediate muscle layer of the back.

What are the origins of the posterior superior and inferior serratus muscles?

What is the significance of the auscultation triangle in clinical practice?