Deep Anterior Neck Muscles

Question 1

Longus Colli
(Origin)

Answer 1

Origin: Bodies of C5-T3, Transverse Processes of C3-C6

Question 2

Longus Colli
(Insertion)

Answer 2

Insertion: Anterior Tubercle C1, Bodies of C2 and C3, Transverse Processes of C3-C6

Question 3

Longus Colli
(Action)

Answer 3

Action: Flexion, Possibly Lateral Flexion of Neck

Question 4

Longus Colli
(Innervation)

Answer 4

Innervation: Anterior Rami of C2-C6

Question 5

Longus Colli
(Blood Supply)

Answer 5

Blood Supply: Ascending Pharyngeal, Ascending Cervical and Vertebral Arteries

Question 6

Longus Capitis
(Origin)

Answer 6

Origin: Transverse Processes of C3-C6

Question 7

Longus Capitis
(Insertion)

Answer 7

Insertion: Occipital Bone

Question 8

Longus Capitis
(Action)

Answer 8

Action: Flexion of Head and Upper Cervical Vertebrae

Question 9

Longus Capitis
(Innervation)

Answer 9

Innervation: Anterior Rami of C1-C3

Question 10

Longus Capitis
(Blood Supply)

Answer 10

Blood Supply: Ascending Cervical Artery and Inferior Thyroid Artery