The Neck

Question 1

Trapezius -> Origin / Insertion

Answer 1

Superior end -> occiput, Inferior end -> T12 & all spinous process / Spine of Scapula (lateral to medial end)

Question 2

Levator Scapulae -> Origin / Insertion

Answer 2

C1-C4 / Upper medial scapula

Question 3

Splenius Capitis -> Origin / Insertion

Answer 3

SP C7-T4 / Mastoid process of temporal bone

Question 4

Trapezius -> Action

Answer 4

Superior fibres -> elevation + medial rotation, Medial fibres -> retraction, Inferior fibres -> depression

Question 5

Levator Scapulae -> Action

Answer 5

Elevation + lateral rotation

Question 6

Splenius Capitis -> Action

Answer 6

Side bends neck ipsilaterally + rotates neck ipsilaterally + extends neck bilaterally

Question 7

Splenius Cervicis -> Origin / Insertion

Answer 7

SP T3-T6 / TP C1-C3

Question 8

Splenius Cervicis -> Action

Answer 8

side bends neck ipsilaterally + rotates neck ipsilaterally + extends neck bilterally

Question 9

Sternocleidomastoid -> Origin / Insertion

Answer 9

Manubrium sternum + medial 1/3 clavicle / mastoid process of temporal bone

Question 10

Sternocleidomastoid -> Action

Answer 10

Side bends ipsilaterally + rotates contralaterally + flexes neck bilaterally

Question 11

Scalenes (Anterior, Medial, Posterior) -> Origin / Insertion

Answer 11

TP C1-C3 / (Anterior + Medial) 1st rib, (Posterior) 2nd rib

Question 12

Scalenes (Anterior, Medial, Posterior) -> Action

Answer 12

Ipsilateral side bending + elevation of ribs 1 &2 + flexion + contralateral rotation