Anterior and Lateral Deep Cervical Musculature

Question 1

What is the origin of the longus colli?

Answer 1

Vertebral bodies of C5-C6, T1-T3, and Anterior Tubercle of Transverse Processes of C3-C5

Question 2

What will innervate the longus colli?

Answer 2

Vertebral Rami of C2-C6 or C7 Spinal Nerves

Question 3

What will innervate the longus capitis?

Answer 3

The ventral rami of C1-C3 spinal nerves

Question 4

What is the origin of the rectus capitis anterior?

Answer 4

Lateral mass and costal element of the transverse process of C1

Question 5

What will innervate the rectus capitis anterior?

Answer 5

Ventral rami of C1-C2 spinal nerves

Question 6

What will innervate the rectus capitis lateralis?

Answer 6

The ventral rami of C1-C2 spinal nerves

Question 7

What is the insertion of the anterior scalene?

Answer 7

Ridge and anterior scalene tubercle of the first rib

Question 8

What will innervate the anterior scalene?

Answer 8

The ventral rami of the C2-C6 spinal nerves

Question 9

What is the insertion of the middle scalene?

Answer 9

Between the tubercle and groove for the subclavian artery on the first rib

Question 10

What will innervate the middle scalene?

Answer 10

The ventral rami of the C3-C8 spinal nerves

Question 11

What is the insertion of the posterior scalene?

Answer 11

Outer surface of the second rib

Question 12

What will innervate the posterior scalene?

Answer 12

The ventral rami of the C6-C8 spinal nerves