Posterior Neck Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Splenius capitis
A
Origin:
Ligamentum nuchae, Spinous process of C7-T3
Insertion:
Mastoid process of temporal bone, Occipital bone
Function:
Extend, rotate & laterally flex head
2
Q
Splenius cervicis
A
Origin:
Spinous processes of T3-T6
Insertion:
Transverse processes of C1-C3
Function:
Extend & laterally flex neck
3
Q
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
4
Q
Origin:
Spinous processes of T3-T6
Insertion:
Transverse processes of C1-C3
Function:
Extend & laterally flex neck
A
Splenius cervicis