Prevertebral Muscles Flashcards
What are the Sections of the Longus Colli
- Superior Oblique
- Inferior Oblique
- Vertical
What is the Location of the Longus Colli
Most Medial
What are the Origins of the Longus Colli
- Anterior Tubercle of C1
- Bodies of C1-C3
- TVP’s of C3-C6
What are the Insertions of the Longus Colli
- Bodies of C5-T3
- TVP’s of C3-C5
What are the Actions of the Longus Colli
- Bilateral: Flexion of Neck
- Unilateral: Ipsilateral Side Bending & Contralateral Rotation
What is the Location of the Longus Capitis
Lateral to Longus Colli
What is the Fibre Directions of the 3 Sections of the Longus Colli
- Superior Oblique: Superomedial
- Inferior Oblique: Superolateral
- Vertical: Vertical
What is the Origin of Longus Capitis
Anterior Tubercles of TVP’s C3-C6
What is the Insertion of the Longus Capitis
Base of Occiput
What are the Actions of the Longus Capitis
- Bilateral: Flexion of Neck & Head
- Unilateral: Minor Ipsilateral Rotation
What is the Origin of the Rectus Capitis Anterior
TVP & Lateral Mass of C1
What is the Insertion of the Rectus Capitis Anterior
Base of Skull, Anterior to Occipital Condyles
What is the Action of the Rectus Capitis Anterior
Bilateral: Flexion of Head
What is the Origin of Rectus Capitis Lateralis
TVP of C1
What is the Insertion of Rectus Capitis Lateralis
Process of Occipital Bone