Anterior & Lateral Deep Cervical Musculature Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of the longus colli?
A
vertebral bodies of C5-C6, T1-T3, & anterior tubercles of transverse processes C3-C5
2
Q
What is the origin of the rectus capitis anterior?
A
lateral mass & costal element of the transverse process of C1
3
Q
What will innervate the rectus capitis anterior?
A
ventral rami of C1-C2 spinal nerves
4
Q
What will innervate the rectus capitis lateralis?
A
ventral rami of C1-C2 spinal nerves
5
Q
What is the insertion of the middle scalene?
A
between the tubercle and groove for the subclavian artery on the first rib
6
Q
What is the insertion of the posterior scalene?
A
outer surface of the second rib
7
Q
What will innervate the posterior scalene?
A
the ventral rami of C6-C8 spinal nerves
