Deep neck flexor group (DNF)
Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Nerve | Action |
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Longus Capitis | /The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/longus_capitis.html#origin |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/longus_capitis.html#insertion |
?var:ref-longus-capitis.nerve |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/longus_capitis.html#action |
Longus colli cervicis | /The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/longus_colli_cervicis.html#origin |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/longus_colli_cervicis.html#insertion |
?var:ref-longus-colli-cervicis.nerve |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/longus_colli_cervicis.html#action |
Rectus Capitis Anterior | /The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/rectus_capitis_anterior.html#origin |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/rectus_capitis_anterior.html#insertion |
?var:ref-rectus-capitis-anterior.nerve |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/rectus_capitis_anterior.html#action |
Rectus Capitis Lateralis | /The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/rectus_capitis_lateralis.html#origin |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/rectus_capitis_lateralis.html#insertion |
?var:ref-rectus-capitis-lateralis.nerve |
/The Archive/Anatomy/Skeletal Muscles/Muscles of the back/Prevertebral Muscles/rectus_capitis_lateralis.html#action |
Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Innervation | Action |
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Longus capitis | ||||
Longus colli cervicis | ||||
Rectus capitis anterior | ||||
Rectus capitis lateralis |
Motor control of DNF
- Supine with head supported is a good way to begin loading DNF group
- Good cue: should be blocking ability to swallow
- Cue: Pushing tongue against roof of mouth can help to activate the DNF
Intervention
- 10x10 second hold
- DNS exercises
- 4.5 mo