Longus Capitis
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Description
Musculus longus capitis is one of the four deep cervical flexor muscles (AKA anterior cervical muscles) together with Longus Cervicis (longus colli), Rectus Capitis Anterior and Rectus Capitis Lateralis [1]
Origin
Originates from the basilar portion of the occiput towards the anterior tubercles of transverse processes of C3–C6 vertebrae.[2]
Insertion
inferior surfaces of the basilar portion of the occipital bone.
Nerve Supply
Innervated by C1-C5[3]
Blood Supply
Muscular branches of the ascending cervical artery. [3]
Action
- Assist with control and stability of the cervical vertebra[4]
- Flexion and lateral flexion of the head and neck
- Rotation
- Longus Capitis helps to restore the natural position of the head and neck.[5]
Alternative diagnosis
Palpation
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Treatment
- Deep neck flexor activation and strengthening exercises using the biofeedback.[6]
- Isometric neck exercises.
References
- ↑ Gray's Anatomy of Human Body, Bartleby.com edition. New York: 2000. http://www.bartleby.com/107/115.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kennedy E, Albert M, Nicholson H. Do longus capitis and colli really stabilise the cervical spine? A study of their fascicular anatomy and peak force capabilities. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2017 Dec;32:104–13.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Zhang X, Ma T, Liu L, Yin N, Zhao Z. Anatomic study of the musculus longus capitis flap. Surgical and radiologic anatomy. 2016 Jun 11;39(3):271–9.
- ↑ Moon H, Lee SK, Kim WM, Seo YG. Effects of exercise on cervical muscle strength and cross-sectional area in patients with thoracic hyperkyphosis and chronic cervical pain. Scientific Reports. 2021 Feb 15;11(1).
- ↑ ajeyaseelan. 5d. The Anterior Vertebral Muscles - Collection at Bartleby.com [Internet]. Collection at Bartleby.com. 2022 [cited 2024 Dec 19].
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kim JY, Kwag KI. Clinical effects of deep cervical flexor muscle activation in patients with chronic neck pain. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016;28(1):269–73.