Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- SPLENIUS CERVICIS - | |
ORIGIN: | Spinous processes and supraspinous ligaments of T3-6 |
INSERTION: | Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-3 |
ACTION: | Extends and rotates cervica spine |
NERVE: | Posterior primary rami of C5, 6 |