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Question 1

Rectus Capitus Posterior Major: O

Answer 1

SP of C2

Question 2

Rectus Capitus Posterior Major: I

Answer 2

Inferior Nuchal Line

Question 3

Rectus Capitus Posterior Major: N

Answer 3

Dorsal Ramus of C1 (suboccipital nerve)

Question 4

Rectus Capitus Posterior Major: A

Answer 4

• Rotates Head (Ipsilaterally)

- Postural stabilization of Head

Question 5

Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor: O

Answer 5

Posterior Tubercle of C1

Question 6

Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor: I

Answer 6

Inferior Nuchal Line

Question 7

Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor: N

Answer 7

Dorsal Ramus of C1 (suboccipital nerve)

Question 8

Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor: A

Answer 8

• Rotates Head (Ipsilaterally)

- Postural stabilization of Head

Question 9

Obliquus Capitus Inferior: O

Answer 9

SP of C2

Question 10

Obliquus Capitus Inferior: I

Answer 10

TVP of C1

Question 11

Obliquus Capitus Inferior: N

Answer 11

Dorsal Ramus of C1 (suboccipital nerve)

Question 12

Obliquus Capitus Inferior: A

Answer 12

• Rotates Head by pulling on Atlas (Ipsilaterally)

- Postural stabilization of Head

Question 13

Obliquus Capitus Superior: O

Answer 13

TVP of C1

Question 14

Obliquus Capitus Superior: I

Answer 14

Surface between Superior and Inferior Nuchal Lines

Question 15

Obliquus Capitus Superior: N

Answer 15

Dorsal Ramus of C1 (suboccipital nerve)

Question 16

Obliquus Capitus Superior: A

Answer 16

• Extends Head, lateral flexion

- Postural stabilization of Head