Posterior Neck Muscles Flashcards

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Splenius capitis

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Origin:
Ligamentum nuchae, Spinous process of C7-T3

Insertion:
Mastoid process of temporal bone, Occipital bone

Function:
Extend, rotate & laterally flex head

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Splenius cervicis

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Origin:
Spinous processes of T3-T6

Insertion:
Transverse processes of C1-C3

Function:
Extend & laterally flex neck

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Origin:
Ligamentum nuchae, Spinous process of C7-T3

Insertion:
Mastoid process of temporal bone, Occipital bone

Function:
Extend, rotate & laterally flex head

A

Splenius capitis

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Origin:
Spinous processes of T3-T6

Insertion:
Transverse processes of C1-C3

Function:
Extend & laterally flex neck

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Splenius cervicis

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