Neck extensors Flashcards
1
Q
name the neck extensors
A
Splenius capitis, Erector Spinae: Longissimus capitis
2
Q
splenius capitis origin
A
ligamentum nuchae
C7-T4 spinous processes
3
Q
splenius capitis insertion
A
mastoid process of temporal bone
adjacent superior nuchal line
4
Q
splenius capitis nerve supply
A
primary rami C3, 4, 5
5
Q
splenius capitis action
A
neck extension. lat flexion & rotation
6
Q
splenius capitis function
A
Happy cat
7
Q
Longissimus capitis origin
A
T1-T5 transverse processes
C4-C7 articular processes
8
Q
Longissimus capitis insertion
A
temporal bone mastiod process
9
Q
Longissimus capitis nerve supply
A
adjacent primary rami
10
Q
Longissimus capitis action
A
neck extension, lat flexion & rotation
11
Q
Longissimus capitis function
A
happy cat pose
