Anatomy of the Spinal Cord and Vertebrae
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What is the primary action of the Longus Colli muscle in the neck?

  • Extension
  • Lateral flexion
  • Flexion (correct)
  • Rotation
  • In what plane do lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation occur simultaneously in the cervical spine?

  • Frontal/Transverse (correct)
  • Sagittal/Transverse
  • Sagittal/Frontal
  • Frontal/Longitudinal
  • Which muscle group provides segmental control of cervical spine?

  • Suboccipital Muscles
  • Superficial Neck Muscles
  • Posterior Neck Muscles
  • Deep Neck Muscles (correct)
  • Which muscle is known for its role in craniocervical rotation and extension, with attachments at the occiput and attachment at the spinous processes of C7-T3?

    <p>Splenius Capitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle's primary action is upper cervical extension and ipsilateral rotation, with its proximal attachment at the occiput and distal attachment at the spinous process of C2?

    <p>Rectus Capitus Major</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nerve supplies the Rectus Capitus Major muscle for its action of upper cervical extension and ipsilateral rotation?

    <p>Subocciptal Nerve (posterior ramus C1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for lateral flexion of the head on the neck and stabilizing the head on the neck?

    <p>Rectus Capitus Lateralis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what triangle of the neck would you find the Common Carotid Artery, Internal Jugular Vein, and Vagus Nerve?

    <p>Anterior Triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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