Cervical specific muscles

Question 1

sternocleidomastoid

Answer 1

sternum clavicle, mastoid process, accessory nerve

Question 2

anterior scalenes

Answer 2

scalene tubercle of first rib, transverse process, anterior rami

Question 3

middle scalenes

Answer 3

first rib, transverse process, anterior rami

Question 4

posterior scalenes

Answer 4

second rib, transverse process, anterior rami

Question 5

levator scapulae

Answer 5

transverse process, scapula, posterior rami

Question 6

trapezius

Answer 6

acromion clavicle and scapula, nuchal ligament, accessory nerve

Question 7

erector spinae spinalis

Answer 7

thoracic spinous process, cervical spinous process, posterior rami

Question 8

multifidus

Answer 8

superior articular process, spinous process of vertebrae 2-5 levels above, posterior rami