Deep Anterior Neck Muscles

Question 1

Longus Colli
(origin)

Answer 1

bodies T1-T3; transverse processes and bodies of C3-C5

Question 2

Longus Colli
(insertion)

Answer 2

Bodies C5-T3, transverse processes C3-5, anterior surface of vertebral bodies C2-C4

Question 3

Longus Colli
(action)

Answer 3

Flexion; possibly lateral flexion of neck

Question 4

Longus Colli
(innervation)

Answer 4

Anterior rami of C2-C6

Question 5

Longus Capitis
(origin)

Answer 5

Transverse processes C3-C6

Question 6

Longus Capitis
(insertion)

Answer 6

occipital bone

Question 7

Longus Capitis
(action)

Answer 7

flexion of head and upper cervical vertebrae

Question 8

Longus Capitis
(innervation)

Answer 8

anterior rami of C1-C3