Synergists Neck

Question 1

Neck Flexion

Answer 1

SCM (bilaterally)
Anterior scalene (bilaterally)
Longus capitis (bilaterally)
Longus colli (bilaterally)

Question 2

Neck Extension

Answer 2

Trapezius - upper fibers (bilaterally)
Levator scapula (bilaterally)
Splenius capitis (bilaterally)
Splenius cervicis (bilaterally)
Rectus capitis posterior - major & minor
Oblique capitis superior
Semispinalis capitis

Question 3

Neck Rotation (to the same side)

Answer 3

Levator scapula
Splenius capitis
Splenius cervicis
Other

Question 4

Neck Rotaton (to the opposite side)

Answer 4

Trapezius - upper fibers
SCM
Anterior scalene
Middle scalene
Posterior scalene

Question 5

Neck Lateral Flexion

Answer 5

Trapezius - upper fibers
Levator scapula
Splenius capitis
Splenius cervicis
SCM
Longus capitis
Longus colli
Scalene (with ribs fixed)