Suboccipital Musculature Flashcards

1
Q

Which suboccipital muscle lacks an attachment to the skull?

A

Obliquus Capitis Inferior

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2
Q

Which nerve will innervate all suboccipital muscles?

A

Dorsal Ramus of C1, Suboccipital Nerve

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3
Q

What is the origin of the obliquus capitis inferior?

A

C2 Spinous Process and Lamina

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4
Q

An increase in the density of muscle spindles in most apparent in which suboccipital muscle?

A

Obliquus Capitis Inferior

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5
Q

What is the proposed function of the suboccipital muscle group?

A

Postural Stabilizers of the Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial joints

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6
Q

Which suboccipital muscles are known to attach to dura mater?

A

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
Obliquus Capitis Inferior

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