Prevertebral Muscles

Question 1

Longus Capitis

Answer 1

N: Direct branches from cervical plexus (C1-C3)
A: Flexion of head at atlanto-occipital joints

Question 2

Longus Colli

Answer 2

N: Direct branches from cervical plexus (C2-C6)
A: [U] Tilts and rotates cervical spine to opposite side
[B] Forward flexion of cervical spine

Question 3

Rectus Capitis Anterior

Answer 3

N: Anterior rami of C1 and C2
A: [U] Lateral flexion at the atlanto-occipital joint
[B] Flexion at the atlanto-occipital joint

Question 4

Rectus Capitis Lateralis

Answer 4

N: Anterior rami of C1 and C2
A: [U] Lateral flexion at the atlanto-occipital joint
[B] Flexion at the atlanto-occipital joint