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Anterior Vertebral Muscles 3D

  • Longus Capitis

    • * Originates from the transverse processes of CV3–CV6.
    • * Inserts at the basilar part of the occipital bone.
    • * Responsible for flexion and rotation of the head.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C1–C4).

 

  • Longus Colli (L. Cervicis)

    • * Originates from the transverse processes and bodies of CV3–TV3.
    • * Inserts at the anterior tubercle of the atlas and bodies of CV2–CV4; also, the transverse process of CV5–CV6.
    • * Contributes to flexion and rotation of the neck.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C2–C6).

 

  • Rectus Capitis Anterior

    • * Arises from the lateral mass of the atlas.
    • * Inserts at the basilar part of the occipital bone.
    • * Primarily involved in flexion and rotation of the head.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C1–C2).

 

  • Rectus Capitis Lateralis

    • * Originates from the transverse process of the atlas.
    • * Inserts at the jugular process of the occipital bone.
    • * Facilitates lateral flexion of the head.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C1–C2).

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  • Longus Capitis

    • * Originates from the transverse processes of CV3–CV6.
    • * Inserts at the basilar part of the occipital bone.
    • * Responsible for flexion and rotation of the head.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C1–C4).

 

  • Longus Colli (L. Cervicis)

    • * Originates from the transverse processes and bodies of CV3–TV3.
    • * Inserts at the anterior tubercle of the atlas and bodies of CV2–CV4; also, the transverse process of CV5–CV6.
    • * Contributes to flexion and rotation of the neck.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C2–C6).

 

  • Rectus Capitis Anterior

    • * Arises from the lateral mass of the atlas.
    • * Inserts at the basilar part of the occipital bone.
    • * Primarily involved in flexion and rotation of the head.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C1–C2).

 

  • Rectus Capitis Lateralis

    • * Originates from the transverse process of the atlas.
    • * Inserts at the jugular process of the occipital bone.
    • * Facilitates lateral flexion of the head.
    • * Innervated by cervical nerves (C1–C2).

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