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Splenius capitis

Type
Muscle
Japanese
頭板状筋
Reading
とうばんじょうきん
English
Splenius capitis
Latin
Musculus splenius capitis
Main functions
Neck movement / Head rotation

Connections

Origin

  • Nuchal ligament
  • Cervical vertebrae (C1–C7)
  • Thoracic vertebrae (T1–T12)

Insertion

  • Temporal bone
  • Occipital bone

Nerve supply

  • Spinal nerves

Articles

  • Splenius capitis: position, action and English name
  • Splenius capitis: position, action and difference from the SCM

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