Origin + insertions of head and neck muscles

Question 1

What is the origin and insertion of the rectus capitis posterior major?

Answer 1

Origin: Spinous process of C2.

Insertion: Back of head.

Question 2

What is the origin and insertion of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

Answer 2

Origin: Posterior tubercle of C1.

Insertion: Occipital bone.

Question 3

What is the origin and insertion of the superior oblique captis?

Answer 3

Origin: Transverse process of C1.

Insertion: Lateral posterior occipital bone.

Question 4

What is the origin and insertion of the inferior oblique capitis?

Answer 4

Origin: Spinous process of C2.

Insertion: Transverse process of C1.

Question 5

What is the origin and insertion of the Sternocleidemastoid?

Answer 5

Origin: Clavicle.

InsertionL Lateral surface of mastoid process + superior nuchal line.

Question 6

What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus anterior?

Answer 6

Origin: Scalene tubercle of 1st rib.

Insertion: Transverse process of cervical vertebrae.

Question 7

What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus medius?

Answer 7

Origin: Superior boarder of the 1st rib.

Insertion: C2 to C7 transverse processes.

Question 8

What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus posterior?

Answer 8

Origin: External surface of the 2nd rib.

InsertionL C5 to C7 transverse processes.