Suboccipital Triangle Flashcards
Understand the muscles of the suboccipital triangle, their functions, innervations, and blood supply sources
1
Q
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major m.
A
Extend head, rotate face towards
N: Suboccipital n.
Blood Sup: Vertebral a.
2
Q
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor m.
A
Extend head
N: Suboccipital nerve
Blood Sup: Vertebral A.
3
Q
Obliquus Capitis Superior m.
A
Extend head, laterally flex head
N: Suboccipital n.
Blood Sup: Vertebral a.
4
Q
Obliquus Capitis Inferior m.
A
Rotate Face towards
N: Suboccipital n.
Blood Sup: Vertebral a.
