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
What are the Actions of Rectus Capitis Lateralis
- Bilateral: Flexion of Head & AO Joint
- Unilateral: Ipsilateral Side Bending
