Splenius Capitis

Question 1

Action: Unilaterally

Answer 1

Rotate the head and neck to the same side, laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

Question 2

Action: Bilaterally

Answer 2

Extend the head and neck

Question 3

Origin

Answer 3

Inferior 1/2 of ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes of C-7 to T-4

Question 4

Insertion

Answer 4

Mastoid process and lateral portion of superior nuchal line