Cervical Concepts

Question 1

Rectus capitis posterior major loc and action

Answer 1

-C2 SP to lat part of inf nuchal line of occiput
-ext and ipsilateral rot

Question 2

rectus capitis posterior minor loc and action

Answer 2

-tubercle on post arch of atlas to medial part of inf nuchal line of occiput
-ext

Question 3

Superior oblique loc and action

Answer 3

-superior surface C1 TP insert to base of occiput
-ext and contralateral rot

Question 4

Inf oblique loc and action

Answer 4

-apex of C2 SP to C1 TP
-ipsilateral rot