Superficial Intrinsic Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Splenius origin
A
- nuchal ligament
- Spinous process C7-T6
2
Q
Splenius insertion
A
Splenius capitis
- superolaterally to mastoid process of temporal bone
- lateral 1/3 of superior nuchal line of occipital bone
Splenius cervicis
- transverse process of C1-C4
3
Q
Splenius nerve
A
posterior rami of spinal nerve
4
Q
splenius action
A
unilaterally:
- ipsilateral lateral flexion
- ipsilateral rotation
Bilaterally:
- head + neck extension
