Neck Muscles

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Origin and Insertion

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levator scapulae (origin)

transverse processes of C1-C4

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trapezius (origin)

superior nuchal line, occipital protuberance, and nuchal ligament

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sternocleidomastoid (origin)

mastoid process and lateral superior nuchal line

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anterior scalene (origin)

anterior tubercles of transverse processes of C4-C6

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middle scalene (origin)

transverse processes of C2-C7

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posterior scalene (origin)

transverse processes of C5-C6

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levator scapulae (insertion)

medial border of scapula

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trapezius (insertion)

lateral clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

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sternocleidomastoid (insertion)

sternal head: anterior manubrium

clavicular head: superior medial clavicle

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anterior scalene (insertion)

1st rib scalene tubercle

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middle scalene (insertion)

1st rib

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posterior scalene (insertion)

2nd rib