head Flashcards
1
Q
the 5 extensors of the neck/head include?
A
traps
splenius
levator scap
semipinalis
SUBOCCIPITAL TRIANGLE
2
Q
list the 4 suboccipital muscles, what is included in the contents of this triangle?
A
rectus capitus posterior maj/min (RCP)
obiquus capitus sup/inf (OC)
C1 suboccipital nerve (MOTOR ONLY) and vertebral artery!
3
Q
What nerve can sometimes pierce the obliquus capitis inferior and cause migraines? is it within or external to the suboccipital triangle?
A
C2 greater occipital nerve can pierce
External to suboccipital triangle
