Back superior to C7 - Back and Neck

Question 1

Trapezius Origin

Answer 1

Medial third of the superior nuchal line; external occipital protuberance; nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7-T12

Question 2

Splenius Origin

Answer 2

Nuchal Ligament and spinous processes of C7-T3/T4

Question 3

Splenius Capitus Insertion

Answer 3

Fibers run superolaterally to mastoid process of temporal bone and lateral third of superior nuchal line of occipital bone

Question 4

Splenius Innervation

Answer 4

Posterior rami of spinal nerves

Question 5

Splenius Action

Answer 5

Unilateral: rotate head and laterally flex neck ipsilaterally
bilateral: extend head and neck

Question 6

Splenius Cervicis Insertion

Answer 6

Tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C3/C4