Atlanto-occipital joint Flashcards
1
Q
What muscles produce flexion at the atlanto-occipital joints?
A
Longus capitis
Rectus capitis anterior
Anterior fibers of sternocleidmastoid
Suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles
2
Q
What muscles produce extension at the atlanto-occipital joints?
A
Rectus capitis posterior, major and minor Obliques capitis superior Splenius capitis Longissimus capitis Trapezius
3
Q
What muscles produce lateral flexion at the atlanto-occipital joints?
A
Sternocleidomastoid Obliquus capitis superior Rectus capitis lateralis Longissimus capitis Splenius capitis
