Neck Muscles
Anterior Suboccipital Muscles – Functional Anatomy
Anterior Suboccipital Muscles This post reviews the anatomy of the anterior suboccipital muscles. The suboccipital muscles attach the atlas and…
Sternocleidomastoid – Functional Anatomy
Sternocleidomastoid Anatomy. The sternocleidomastoid is a two-headed muscle that extends obliquely along the lateral neck. Origin: The sternal head attaches…
Splenius Cervicis – Functional Anatomy
This is a broad, flat muscle that wraps around the lateral neck. It anchors in the upper thoracic vertebrae and…
Splenius Capitis – Functional Anatomy
Overview Splenius capitis is a broad, flat sheet that originates along the mid-line of the neck's base. It wraps the…
Suboccipital muscles – Functional Anatomy
This post reviews the anatomy of the posterior suboccipital muscles. Anterior suboccipital muscles are found in this post. The posts…
Thoracic Outlet – Functional Anatomy
The anatomy of thoracic outlet structures is complex in several ways. First, many of the bones are both origin and…
Scalene Muscles – Functional Anatomy
Overview Scalene anatomy is more variable than most muscles. They vary in their attachments and size in 40-71% of the…
Semispinalis Capitis – Functional Anatomy
The anatomy of the semispinalis capitis is significant for managing pain. It is a large muscle that extends the head,…