Suboccipitals Flashcards
1
Q
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
A
O : SP of C2
I : Lateral 1/2 of inferior nuchal line
A : Extend the head at AOJ
2
Q
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
A
O : Posterior tubercle of C1
I : Medial 1/2 of inferior nuchal line
A : Protracts the head at AOJ
3
Q
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
A
O : SP of C2
I : TVP of C1
A : Ipsilaterally rotates the atlas at AAJ
4
Q
Obliquus Capitis Superior
A
O : TVP of C1
I : Occiput between the superior and inferior nuchal lines
A : Protracts head at AOJ
