Where Is The Obliquus capitis superior?
One of the suboccipital muscles - Part of the suboccipital triangle.
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If this muscle is tight on one side it will rotate the first vertebra out of place.
What is the function of the Obliquus capitis superior?
- Stabilize the head and first vertebra.
- Rotates the head.
- Tilts the head so that the chin raises.
Where is the Origin and Insertion of the Obliquus capitis superior?
Origin:
The Side of C1 - Transverse process of the atlas vertebra
Insertion:
Between the superior and inferior nuchal lines of occipital bone.
Where are the Suboccipital Muscles?
The suboccipitals are a group for four small muscles that attach at the C1 or C2 vertebrae. The are located at the top of the neck.
These are four paired muscles
- Rectus capitis posterior major BLUE - located on the spinous process of the axis (C2) to the occipital bone.
- Rectus capitis posterior minor GREEN - located on the center of the posterior arch of the atlas to the occipit.
- Obliquus capitis superior GREEN - located at the transverse process of the atlas to the occiput.
- Obliquus capitis inferior RED - located at the pine of the axis vertebra to the transverse process of the atlas.
