Longissimus Capitis: Difference between revisions

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== Insertion  ==
== Insertion  ==


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== Nerve Supply  ==
== Nerve Supply  ==

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Description[edit | edit source]

Longissimus Capitis belongs to the intermediate column of the Sacrospinalis group of muscles. [1]

Origin[edit | edit source]

Posterior surface of transverse processes of T1 to T5 and the articular tubercle of C4 to C7.[2] 

Insertion[edit | edit source]

Posterior margin of mastoid process and the temporal bone.[2][3]

Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]

Dorsal rami of cervical and thoracic spinal nerves (C6 to T4).[4]

Blood Supply[edit | edit source]

Muscular branches of the occipital artery from the external carotid artery.[4]

Action[edit | edit source]

Acting bilaterally, extends and hyperextends head; acting unilaterally, flexes and rotates the head the same side.[2]

Function[edit | edit source]


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