NMT QUIZ 2 Flashcards
Splenius Cervicis ORIGIN
SPs T3-T6
Splenius Cervicis INSERTION
TPs C1-C3
Slenius Capitis ORIGIN
Inferior 1/2 of Ligamentum Nuchae
SPs C7-T4
Splenius Capitis INSERTION
Mastoid Process
Lateral portion of superior nuchal line
ACTION of Splenius Capitis and Splenius Cervicis
Unilaterally - Rotate the head and neck to the same side
AND Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side
Bilaterally - Extend the head and neck
SCM - ORIGIN
STERNAL HEAD:
Top of Manubrium
CLAVICULAR HEAD:
Medial 1/3 of clavicle
SCM INSERTION:
Both heads:
Mastoid Process of temporal bone and lateral portion of superior nuchal line of occiput
ACTION of SCM
UNILATERALLY: Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side AND rotate the head and neck to the opposite side
BILATERALLY: Flex the neck AND assist to elevate the rib cage during inhalation
Levator Scapula ORIGIN
TPs C1-C4
Levator Scapula- INSERTION
Medial border of scapula between superior angle and superior portion of spine of scapula
ACTION of Levator scapula
UNILATERALLY: Elevate the scapula
Downwardly rotate the scapula
Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side
BILATERALLY: Extend the head and neck