Deep Anterior Neck Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Longus Colli Origin
A
Anterior tubercle of C1 vertebra (atlas); bodies of C1-C3 and transverse processes of C3-C6 vertebrae
2
Q
Longus Colli Insertion
A
Bodies of C5-T3 vertebrae; transverse processes of C3-C5 vertebrae
3
Q
Longus Colli Innervation
A
Anterior rami of C2-C6 spinal nerves
4
Q
Longus Colli Action
A
Flexes neck with rotation (torsion) to opposite side if acting unilaterally
5
Q
Longus Colli Root
A
C2-C6
6
Q
Longus Capitis Origin
A
Basilar part of occipital bone
7
Q
Longus Capitis Insertion
A
Anterior tubercles of C3-C6 transverse processes
8
Q
Longus Capitis Innervation
A
Anterior rami of C1-C3 spinal nerves
9
Q
Longus Capitis Action
A
Flex head
10
Q
Longus Capitis Root
A
C1-C3
