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