Origin + insertions of head and neck muscles Flashcards
What is the origin and insertion of the rectus capitis posterior major?
Origin: Spinous process of C2.
Insertion: Back of head.
What is the origin and insertion of the rectus capitis posterior minor?
Origin: Posterior tubercle of C1.
Insertion: Occipital bone.
What is the origin and insertion of the superior oblique captis?
Origin: Transverse process of C1.
Insertion: Lateral posterior occipital bone.
What is the origin and insertion of the inferior oblique capitis?
Origin: Spinous process of C2.
Insertion: Transverse process of C1.
What is the origin and insertion of the Sternocleidemastoid?
Origin: Clavicle.
InsertionL Lateral surface of mastoid process + superior nuchal line.
What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus anterior?
Origin: Scalene tubercle of 1st rib.
Insertion: Transverse process of cervical vertebrae.
What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus medius?
Origin: Superior boarder of the 1st rib.
Insertion: C2 to C7 transverse processes.
What is the origin and insertion of the scalenus posterior?
Origin: External surface of the 2nd rib.
InsertionL C5 to C7 transverse processes.