Suboccipital Triangle

Question 1

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Boundary, Origin, Insertion

Answer 1

Origin: Spinous process of C2
Insertion: Lateral end of inferior Nuchal line
Boundary: Superomedial

Question 2

Rectus Capitis Posertior Minor

Origin, Insertion

Answer 2

Origin: Posterior tubercle of posterior process of C1
Insertion: Medial 1/3 of inferior nuchal line

Question 3

Obliquus Capitis Superior

Boundary, Origin, Insertion

Answer 3

Origin: Transverse process of C1
Insertion: In between superior & inferior nuchal lines
Boundary: Superolateral

Question 4

Obliquus Capitis Inferior

Boundary, Origin, Insertion

Answer 4

Origin: Spinous process of C2
Insertion: Transverse process of C2
Boundary: Infralateral