Superficial Posterior Cervical Muscles Flashcards
Iliocostalis Cervicis
(Origin)
Origin: Angles of Upper 6 Ribs
Iliocostalis Cervicis
(Insertion)
Insertion: Transverse Processes of 4th to 6th Cervical Vertebrae
Iliocostalis Cervicis
(Action)
Action: Bilateral Action: Extension of Vertebral Column, Unilateral Action to bend Vertebral column toward the same side
Iliocostalis Cervicis
(Innervation)
Innervation: Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves in Area of Muscle
Iliocostalis Cervicis
(Blood Supply)
Blood Supply: Occipital, Deep, Cervical and Vertebral Arteries
Longissimus Cervicis
(Origin)
Origin: Transverse Processes of Upper 4th to 6th Thoracic Vertebrae
Longissimus Cervicis
(Insertion)
Insertion: Transverse Processes of C2 to C6
Longissimus Cervicis
(Action)
Action: Bilateral Action; Extension of Vertebral Column, Unilateral Action; to bend Vertebral Column toward same side
Longissimus Cervicis
(Innervation)
Innervation: Posterior Rami of Spinal Nerves in Area of Muscle
Longissimus Cervicis
(Blood Supply)
Blood Supply: Occipital, Deep Cervical, Vertebral Arteries
Splenius Capitis
(Origin)
Origin: Ligamentum Nuchae; Spinous Processes of 7th Cervical or first 3 to 4 Thoracic Vertebrae
Splenius Capitis
(Insertion)
Insertion: Mastoid Process and the Occipital Bone
Splenius Capitis
(Action)
Action: Rotation of Head and Cervical Vertebrae Column to same side
Splenius Capitis
(Innervation)
Innervation: Posterior Rami of Middle Cervical Spinal Nerves
Splenius Capitis
(Blood Supply)
Blood Supply: Occipital, Deep Cervical Arteries