Spinalis Capitis
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Description[edit | edit source]
Spinalis Capitis belongs to the medial column of the Sacrospinalis group of muscles.
Origin[edit | edit source]
Side of spinous process of C7. [1][2]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Near the midline between superior and inferior nuchal lines of occipital bone.[1] [2]
Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Dorsal rami of cervical spinal nerves (C1 to C3).
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
The muscle receives a blood supply from muscular branches of the vertebral artery via the subclavian and also from muscular branches of the occipital artery via the external carotid artery.[1]
Action[edit | edit source]
Extension of the vertebral column and head.[2]
Function[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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