RC, chest, arm, SOT Flashcards
what structures can be found in the suboccipital triangle OROR
- obliquus capitis superior
- rectus capitis posterior major
- rectus capitis posterior minor
- obliquus capitis inferior
- deep back muscles
origin: obliquus capitis superior
transverse process of vertebra C1
insertion: obliquus capitis superior
occipital bone between superior and inferior nuchal line
Action: obliquus capitis superior
head extension (U) lateral flexion
Innervation: obliquus capitis superior
suboccipital n
the suboccipital nerve that innervates muscles of the SOT can be found at the ..
posterior rami of C1
Origin: Obliquus capitis inferior m.
posterior tubercle of posterior arch of vertebra C2 (axis)
insertion: Obliquus capitis inferior m.
transverse process of vertebra C1 (atlas)
action: Obliquus capitis inferior m.
rotation (C1/C2)
innervation: Obliquus capitis inferior m.
suboccipital nerve (posterior rami of C1)