Posterior Neck

Question 1

Splenius Capitus

Answer 1

O: Ligamentum nuchae and SP of C7-T4

I: Mastoid process (temporal bone); Lateral superior nuchal line (occipital bone)

N: Cervical PPRs

A: Unilateral - Lateral flexion; Ipsilateral rotation
Bilateral - Cervical/Capital Extension

Question 2

Splenius Cervicis

Answer 2

O: Ligamentum nuchae, SP T3-T6

I: Transverse Processes C1-C3 (sometimes C4)

N: Cervical PPRs

A: Unilateral - Lateral flexion; Ipsilateral rotation
Bilateral - Cervical/Capital Extension

Question 3

Obliquus Capitus Inferior

Answer 3

O: Spinous Process C2

I: Transverse Process C1

N: Suboccipital Nerve (C1)

A: Ipsilateral Rotation of head

Question 4

Rectus Capitus Posterior Major

Answer 4

O: Spinous Process of C2 (Axis)

I: Inferior nuchal line of occipital bone

N: Suboccipital Nerve (C1)

A: Trail Guide - Rock and Tilt head into extension, ipsilateral rotation
Another Version - Ipsilateral rotation (unilateral); Occipital extension (Bilateral)

Question 5

Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor

Answer 5

O: Tubercle of posterior arch of C1 (Atlas)

I: Inferior nuchal line of occipital bone

N: Suboccipital Nerve (C1)

A: Rock and tilt head into extension (TRAIL GUIDE)
Extension (another version)

Question 6

Obliquus Capitus Superior

Answer 6

O: Transverse process of C1 (Atlas)

I: Occipital bone between superior and inferior nuchal lines

N: Suboccipital Nerve (C1)

A: Lateral flexion of head

Question 7

Temporalis

Answer 7

O: Temporal fossa and fascia

I: Coronoid process and (anterior) ramus of mandible

N: Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

A: Elevate mandible closing jaw (TMJ), posterior fibers retract mandible

Question 8

Masseter

Answer 8

O: Zygomatic Arch (and Process)

I: Ramus (and angle) of the mandible

N: Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

A: Elevate mandible (TMJ) closing jaw; Contributes to protrusion

Question 9

Medial Pterygoid

Question 10

Lateral Pterygoid