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Curtin UNI Functional Anatomy > Prevertebral Muscles > Flashcards

Prevertebral Muscles Flashcards

Attachments and Main Action/s and Location (Anterior/Lateral)

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Q

Longus Colli

A

ANTERIOR VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Anterior Tubercle C1 & Bodies C1-C3 & Transverse Processes C3-C6
Inferior/Distal: Bodies of C5-T3 & Transvers Process C3-C5

Action:

Flexes Neck with Rotation to opposite side if acting Unilaterally

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Longus Capitis

A

ANTERIOR VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Occipital Tubercle
Inferior/Distal: Transverse Processes C3-C6

Action:

Flexes Head (At Atlanto-Occipital Joint)

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Rectus Capitis Anterior

A

ANTERIOR VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Base of Cranium
Inferior/Distal: Anterior & Lateral Mass of Atlas

Action:

Flexes Head (At Atlanto-Occipital Joint)

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Anterior Scalene

A

ANTERIOR VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Transverse Processes C3-C6
Inferior/Distal: 1st Rib

Action:

Flexes Head (At Atlanto-Occipital Joint)

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Rectus Capitis Lateralis

A

LATERAL VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Jugular Process - Occipital Bone
Inferior/Distal: Transverse Process of Atlas

Action:

Flexes Head (At Atlanto-Occipital Joint) & Assists to Stabilise it

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Splenius Capitis

A

LATERAL VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Nuchal Ligament & Spinous Processes T1-T6
Inferior/Distal: Lateral Mastoid Process

Action:

Laterally Flexes and Rotates Head & Bilaterally Extends Head and Neck

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Levator Scapulae

A

LATERAL VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Transverse Processes C2-C6
Inferior/Distal: Superior Medial Border of Scapula

Action:

Downward Rotation of Scapula and Tilts its Glenoid Cavity Inferiorly by rotation of the Scapula

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Middle Scalene

A

LATERAL VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Transverse Processes C5-C7
Inferior/Distal: Superior Surface 1st Rib

Action:

Flexes Neck Laterally & Elevates 1st Rib (Inspiration)

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Posterior Scalene

A

LATERAL VERTEBRAL MUSCLE
Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Transverse Processes C5-C7
Inferior/Distal: External Border 2nd Rib

Action:

Flexes Neck Laterally & Flexes 2nd Rib (Inspiration)

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