Spine - Muscles of the neck and movements

Question 1

What is the difference between a global mover and a local stabiliser?

Answer 1

Global movers are involved in generation of torque and range of movement whereas local stabilisers are deeper muscles that control segmental movements of the spine

Question 2

What are the anterior muscles of the neck (going from most superficial to most deep)?

Answer 2

Platysma muscle
Sternocleidomastoid muscles (2 heads)
Scalanes (3 heads)
Longus cervices

Question 3

What are the posterior muscles of the neck (neck extensors)?

Answer 3

Upper trapezius
Splenius capitis
Splenius cervices
Levator scapula
Semispinalis capitis
Semispinalis cervices