The Neck

Question 1

Origin and Insertion of Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

Answer 1

O: Posterior arch of the Atlas

I: Inferior nuchal line (medial aspect)

Question 2

Origin and Insertion of Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Answer 2

O: Spinous process of Axis

I: Inferior nuchal line (lateral aspect)

Question 3

Origin and Insertion of Obliquus Capitis Superior

Answer 3

O: Transverse process of the Atlas (superior surface)

I: Between superior and inferior nucal lines

Question 4

Origin and Insertion of Obliquus Capitis Inferior

Answer 4

O: Axis spinous process

I: Transverse process of Atlas

Question 5

Origin and Insertion of Longus Capitis

Answer 5

O: Transverse processes of 3rd-6th cervical vertebrae

I: Basilar part of occipital bone

Question 6

Origin and Insertion of Longus Colli (superior oblique)

Answer 6

O: Transverse processes of 3rd-5th cervical vertebrae

I: Anterior arch of the Atlas

Question 7

Origin and Insertion of Longus Colli (inferior oblique)

Answer 7

O: Bodies of the first two or three thoracic vertebrae

I: Transverse processes of the 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae

Question 8

Origin and Insertion of Longus Colli (vertical portion)

Answer 8

O: Bodies of C5-T3 vertebrae (anterior surfaces)

I: Bodies of 2nd-4th cervical vertebrae (anterior surfaces)

Question 9

Origin and Insertion of Rectus Capitis Anterior

Answer 9

O: Transverse process of Atlas (anterior surface)

I: Basilar part of occipital bone

Question 10

Origin and Insertion of Rectus Capitis Lateralis

Answer 10

O: Transverse process of the Atlas (superior surface)

I: Jugular process of occipital bone

Question 11

Origin and Insertion of Platysma

Answer 11

O: Pectoralis major and deltoid fascia

I: Mandibular margin, lower face, corner of the mouth

Question 12

Origin and Insertion of Sternocleidomastoid (sternal head)

Answer 12

O: Manubrium sterni

I: Mastoid process and superior nuchal line (lateral)

Question 13

Origin and Insertion of Sternocleidomastoid (clavicular head)

Answer 13

O: Medial third of clavicle

I: Mastoid process and superior nuchal line (lateral)

Question 14

Origin and Insertion of Scalenus Anterior

Answer 14

O: Transverse process of 3rd-6th cervical vertebrae

I: Scalene tubercle of first rib

Question 15

Origin and Insertion of Scalenus Posterior

Answer 15

O: Via tendon from transverse processes of C6 and C7 vertebrae

I: Second rib (outer surface)

Question 16

Origin and Insertion of Trapezius (upper)

Answer 16

O: External occipital protuberance, superior nuchal line, ligamentum nuchae, C7 (spinous process)

I: Lateral clavicle and acromium process of scapula

Question 17

Innervation of Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

Answer 17

Suboccipital n.

Question 18

Innervation of Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Answer 18

Suboccipital n.

Question 19

Innervation of Obliquus Capitis Superior

Answer 19

Suboccipital n.

Question 20

Innervation of Obliquus Capitis Inferior

Answer 20

Suboccipital n.

Question 21

Innervation of Longus Capitis

Answer 21

C1, C2, and C3

Question 22

Innervation of Longus Colli

Answer 22

C2-C7

Question 23

Innervation of Rectus Capitis Anterior

Answer 23

C1-C2

Question 24

Innervation of Rectus Capitis Lateralis

Answer 24

C1-C2

Question 25

Innervation of Platysma

Answer 25

Facial n.

Question 26

Innervation of Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 26

Accessory n.

C1-C2

Question 27

Innervation of Scaleunus Anterior

Answer 27

Cervical (lower)

Question 28

Innervation of Scalenus Medius

Answer 28

Cervical (lower)

Question 29

Innervation of Scalenus Posterior

Answer 29

C6, C7, and C8

Question 30

Innervation of Trapezius (upper)

Answer 30

Cervical

C2, C3, and C4