S3 Suboccipital Musculature Flashcards
1
Q
Which nerve will innervate all suboccipital muscles?
A
the dorsal ramus of C1, the suboccipital nerve
2
Q
What is the origin of the obliquus capitis inferior?
A
C2 spinous process and lamina
3
Q
An increase in the density of muscle spindles is most apparent in which suboccipital muscle?
A
obliquus capitis inferior
4
Q
What is the proposed function of the suboccipital muscle group?
A
postural stabilizers of the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joints
5
Q
Which suboccipital muscles are known to attach to dura mater?
A
rectur capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor & obliquus capitis inferior
6
Q
Which suboccipital muscle lacks an attachment to the skull?
A
obliquus capitis inferior
