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Splenius Capitis

A muscle that unilaterally rotates and laterally flexes the head and neck, and bilaterally extends the head and neck.

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Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

A muscle that extends the head and allows ipsilateral rotation and lateral flexion.

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Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle that laterally flexes the head and neck to the same side and rotates them to the opposite side.

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Obliquus Capitis Inferior

A muscle responsible for ipsilateral rotation of the atlas (C-1) to the same side.

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Anterior Scalene

A muscle that elevates the first rib during inhalation and flexes the head and neck.

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Posterior Scalene

A muscle that elevates the second rib during inhalation and flexes the head and neck.

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Suboccipitals

A group of muscles located at the back of the head that stabilize and move the head.

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Ligamentum Nuchae

A ligament that serves as an extension of the supraspinous ligament and spans from approximately C1 to C6.

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Cervical Spine

The portion of the spine that consists of the vertebrae in the neck, which includes seven vertebrae, C1 to C7.

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Actions of Splenius Capitis

Unilaterally rotates and laterally flexes the head and neck; bilaterally extends the head and neck.