Prevertebral region - prevertebral muscles of the neck (dave's notes) Flashcards
List the prevertebral muscles of the neck
Rectus capitus anterior
Rectus capitus lateralis
Longus capitus
Longus colli
What are the attachments of rectus capitus anterior?
Lateral atlas to the front of the foramen magnum
What are the attachments of rectus capitus laterals?
Lateral atlas to the jugular process of the occipital bone
What are the attachments of longus capitus?
Four slender tendons to the anterior tubercles of the basiocciput
What are the attachments of longus colli?
The upper fibres are from the anterior tubercle of the atlas and the transverse process of C3-C5. The lower fibres are from the anterior bodies of T1-T3 inserting into the anterior arch of the atlas and bodies of C2-C4
What is the nerve supply of rectus capitus anterior?
Ant C1
What is the nerve supply of rectus capitus lateralis
Ant C1
What is the nerve supply of longus capitus?
Ant C1-C4
What is the nerve supply of longus colli?
Segmental supply