Oblique Capitus Superior and Inferior

Question 1

oblique capitus superior

origin/insertion

Answer 1

origin: transverse process of the atlas C1
insertion: occipital bone

Question 2

oblique capitus inferior

origin/insertion

Answer 2

origin: spine of axis (C2)
insertion: transverse process of the atlas (C1)

Question 3

innervation of oblique capitus

Answer 3

suboccipital nerve (dorsal ramus of C1)

Question 4

function of oblique capitus superior and inferior

Answer 4

laterally rotate the head. superior also aids in extension of the head.