Splenius Cervicis
Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Innervation | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Splenius cervicis | T3-T7 SP | C1-C4 SP | Spinal nn. Posterior rami (lateral br.) C1 - C6 |
Bilateral: Head and neck extension Unilateral: I/L sidebend, I/L rotation |
Origin
T3-T6/T7 (SP)4
Insertion
C1–C3/4 (TP)4
Innervation
Spinal nn. C1-C6 (Post rami, lateral branches)4
Action
Muscle groups
Splenius cervicis is part of the Superficial intrinsic back muscle group
Palpation
Clinical significance
1.
Betts JG, Blaker W. Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd ed. OpenStax; 2022. https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/?Book%20details
2.
Donnelly JM, Simons DG, eds. Travell, Simons & Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Third edition. Wolters Kluwer Health; 2019.
3.
Finando D, Finando SJ, Finando D. Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain: The Practice of Informed Touch. Healing Arts Press; 2005.
4.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.
Citation
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