Suboccipital Musculature Flashcards

1
Q

Which suboccipital muscle lacks an attachment to the skull?

A

obliquus capitis inferior

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2
Q

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

A

obliquus capitis inferior

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3
Q

What is the result of communication between suboccipital muscles, visual centers, and vestibular centers?

A

coordination of head and eye position

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4
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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5
Q

Which suboccipital muscles are known to attach to dura matter?

A

rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor, and obliquus capitis inferior

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