Origin + insertions of head and neck muscles Flashcards

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What is the origin and insertion of the rectus capitis posterior major?

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Origin: Spinous process of C2.

Insertion: Back of head.

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What is the origin and insertion of the rectus capitis posterior minor?

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Origin: Posterior tubercle of C1.

Insertion: Occipital bone.

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What is the origin and insertion of the superior oblique captis?

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Origin: Transverse process of C1.

Insertion: Lateral posterior occipital bone.

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What is the origin and insertion of the inferior oblique capitis?

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Origin: Spinous process of C2.

Insertion: Transverse process of C1.

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What is the origin and insertion of the Sternocleidemastoid?

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Origin: Clavicle.

InsertionL Lateral surface of mastoid process + superior nuchal line.

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What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus anterior?

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Origin: Scalene tubercle of 1st rib.

Insertion: Transverse process of cervical vertebrae.

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What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus medius?

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Origin: Superior boarder of the 1st rib.

Insertion: C2 to C7 transverse processes.

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What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus posterior?

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Origin: External surface of the 2nd rib.

InsertionL C5 to C7 transverse processes.

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