Wk 4: Suboccipital Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Rectus Capitals Posterior Major
A
O: Spinous process of C2
I: Lateral portion of occipital bone below inferior nuchal line
A: Extension of head and rotation
2
Q
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
A
O: Posterior tubercle of C1
I: Medial portion of occipital bone below inferior nuchal line and dura mater
A: Extension of head
3
Q
Obliquus Capitis Superior
A
O: Transverse process of C1
I: Occipital bone bw superior and inferior nuchal line
A: Extends and bends head
4
Q
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
A
O: Spinous process of C2
I: Transverse process of C1
A: Rotation of head
