Unique Muscles of the Posterior Neck

Question 1

What part of the vertebrae forms the osseous origin for the splenius?

Answer 1

The Spinous Process

Question 2

Splenius Capitis will attach to what locations on the skull?

Answer 2

Mastoid process of the temporal bone, superior nuchal line of the occipital bone

Question 3

What is the innervation of the splenius capitis?

Answer 3

Dorsal Rami of middle cervical spinal nerves (C3-C5 cord levels)

Question 4

Splenius cervicis will attach to what locations on the spine?

Answer 4

Lateral mass of C1 Posterior Tubercle of transverse process on C1-C4

Question 5

What is the innervation of the splenius cervicis?

Answer 5

Dorsal rami of lower cervical spinal nerves (C5-C7 cord levels)