Longus Capitis

Cards (6)

  • 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