Suboccipital and Deep Neck Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Obliquus Capitus Inferior
A
O: spinous process of axis
I: transverse process of atlas
A: rotation of the atlas (turns head to same side)
In: dorsal ramus of C1
2
Q
Obliquus Capitus Superior
A
O: transverse process of atlas
I: occipital bone
A: extension of lateral bending of head
In: dorsal ramus of C1
3
Q
Rectus Capitus Posterior Major
A
O: spinous process of axis
I: occipital bone
A: extension of the head, rotation of head to same side
In: dorsal ramus of C1
4
Q
Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor
A
O: posterior tubercle of atlas
I: occipital bone
A: extension of head
In: dorsal ramus of C1
