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Flashcards in Subocciptal Musculature Deck (6)
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1
Q

Which suboccipital muscle lacks an attachment to the skull?

A

obliquus capitis inferior

2
Q

Which nerve will innervate all suboccipital muscles?

A

the dorsal ramus of C1, the suboccipital nerve

3
Q

What is the origin of the obliquus capitis inferior?

A

C2 spinous process and lamina

4
Q

An increase in the density of muscle spindles is most apparent in which suboccipital muscle?

A

obliquus capaitis inferior

5
Q

What is the proposed function of the suboccipital muscle group?

A

postural stabilizes of the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joints

6
Q

Which suboccipital muscles are known to attach to dura?

A

rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor & obliquus capitis inferior