Obliquus capitis superior muscle Anatomy a small muscle in the upper back part of the neck and is one of the suboccipital muscles and part of the suboccipital triangle. Origin Lateral mass of atlas. Insertion Lateral half of the inferior nuchal line. Nerve Supply Suboccipital nerve. Blood Supply The obliquus capitis superior muscle and the…
The scalenus medius muscle is one of the three scalene muscles located in the lateral neck region. It lies deeper than the anterior scalene and superficial to the posterior scalene. Scalene medius Muscle Anatomy The largest and longest muscle in the scalene group of lateral neck muscles is the middle scalene, also known as scalenus…
Anatomy of Scalene Anterior Muscle Scalene anterior Muscle is a group of three pairs of muscles in the lateral neck, namely the anterior scalene. It is located deeply just behind the Sternocleidomastoid muscle. The brachial plexus and subclavian artery runs between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. This provides an important anatomical location for anaesthetics…
Introduction Scalene Muscle is a group of three pairs of muscles in the lateral neck, namely the anterior scalene, middle scalene, and posterior scalene. The cervical tract is laterally positioned and the scalene muscles are deep. Because the brachial plexus and the cervical plexus are involved in their function, their innervation is complex. Their functions…
The Rectus Capitis Lateralis is one of the small suboccipital muscles located in the upper neck region at the back of the head. It is part of a group of four muscles known as the suboccipital muscles. These muscles are responsible for various movements and stabilizing the head and neck. Rectus capitis lateralis muscle Anatomy…
Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle Anatomy The rectus capitis anterior (also rectus capitis anterior muscle, anterior rectus capitis, Latin: musculus rectus capitis anterior) is a short muscle located anterior to the vertebral column, stretching between the atlas and the base of the skull. It is involved in the flexion of the neck. Along with the rectus…
Longus Capitis Muscle Anatomy The longus capitis is a prevertebral muscle of the neck. Situated anterior to the vertebral column it is involved in flexion and rotation of the head and cervical vertebrae. is broad and thick above, narrow below, and arises by four tendinous slips. origin anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the…
Longus colli Muscle Anatomy Longus colli Muscle is located on the anterior surface of the vertebral column, between the atlas and the third thoracic vertebra. One type of muscle in the human body is called the longus colli, which means long muscle of the neck in Latin. Between the atlas and the third thoracic vertebra…
Levator Veli Palatini Muscle Anatomy Levator veli palatini muscle is a paired cylindrical muscle located lateral to the choanae of the nasal cavity, starting from the petrous part of the temporal bone to the superior part of the palatine aponeurosis. with other muscles like tensor veli palatini, palatoglossus, palatopharyngeus muscles, and musculus uvulae, levator veli…
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Anatomy The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a two-headed long, bilateral muscle of the neck, and is the most visible cervical muscle. The main functions of the muscle are rotation of the neck to the opposite side and flexion of the neck. The muscle nerve supply is the accessory nerve. The muscle name sternocleidomastoid is…
