Deep Posterior Cervical Muscles Flashcards
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
(Origin)
Origin: Spinous Process of C2 “axis”
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
(Insertion)
Insertion: Transverse Process of C1 “atlas”
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
(Action)
Action: Rotation of Atlas (Turn Head to Same Side)
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
(Innervation)
Innervation: Posterior Ramus of C1
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
(Blood Supply)
Blood Supply: Vertebral Artery and Occipital Arteries
Obliquus Capitis Superior
(Origin)
Origin: Transverse Process of C1 “Atlas”
Obliquus Capitis Superior
(Insertion)
Insertion: Occipital Bone
Obliquus Capitis Superior
(Action)
Action: Extension and Lateral Bending of Head
Obliquus Capitis Superior
(Innervation)
Innervation: Posterior Ramus of C1
Obliquus Capitis Superior
(Blood Supply)
Blood Supply: Vertebral Artery and Occipital Arteries
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
(Origin)
Origin: Spinous Process of C2 “Axis”
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
(Insertion)
Insertion: Occipital Bone
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
(Action)
Action: Extension of Head; Rotation of head to same side
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
(Innervation)
Innervation: Posterior Ramus of C1
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
(Blood Supply)
Blood Supply: Vertebral Artery and Occipital Arteries