rectus capitis

Question 1

rectus capitis posterior minor: origin and insertion

Answer 1

origin: posterior tubercle of atlas C1
insertion: occipital bone

Question 2

rectus capitis posterior major:

origin and insertion

Answer 2

origin: axis (C2) spine
insertion: occipital bone

Question 3

function of recti capiti

Answer 3

extend and laterally rotate the head

Question 4

recti capiti innervation

Answer 4

dorsal ramus of c1