Muscles - Neck

Question 1

Splenius Cervicis

Answer 1

From: The spinous processes of T3-T6

To: The posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the first 3 cervical vertebrae

Question 2

Splenius Capitis

Answer 2

From: The Ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes of T4-C7

To: The mastoid process and surface of the occipital bone just below the lateral third of the superior nuchal line

Question 3

Longus Colli

Answer 3

From: The anterior tubercles and bodies of T3-C3

To: The anterior tubercles and bodies of C6-C1

Question 4

Longus Capitis

Answer 4

From: The anterior tubercles of C6-C3

To: The basilar portion of the occipital bone

Question 5

Rectus Capitis Anterior

Answer 5

From: The transverse process and anterior surface of C1

To: The basilar portion of the occipital bone

Question 6

Rectus Capitis Lateralis

Answer 6

From: The transverse process of C1

To: The jugular process of the occipital bone