Rectus capitus posterior/anterior Flashcards
1
Q
What are the attachments of Rectus captius posterior minor?
A
origin - Posterior tuburcle of atlas
insertion - medial part of the occipitall bone near the nuchal line
2
Q
What is the action of Rectus capitus posterior minor?
A
Extension of the head
3
Q
What are the attachments of Rectus captius posterior major?
A
origin - posterior turbcle of axis
insertion- lateral part of occipital bone below the nuchal line
4
Q
What is the action of Rectus capitus posterior major?
A
extension of the head
