Longus Capitis

• Longus Capitis:

  • Thin strap like muscle running vertically on anterior aspect cervical spine (behind the trachea)

  A) longus capitis

  
• O (origin):

  • Transverse processes

  A) longus capitis

  
• R (direction):

  • Upwards and medially

  A) longus capitis

  
• I (insertions):

  • Anterolateral occipital bone

  A) longus capitis

  
• A (actions):

  • Bilateral action: neck flexion

  A) longus capitis

  
• NS (nerve supply):

  • Ventral rami C1 - C3/C4

  A) longus capitis