Longus Capitis
Description
Name
- Longus Capitis
- Long muscle of the head
- Rectus capitis anticus major
General
- Deep anterior neck muscle
- One of the deep prevertebral neck muscles
Gross Anatomy
- Origin: Anterior tubercles of transverse processes of C3-C6
- Insertion: Basilar part of occipital bone
Actions
- Bilateral contraction: head flexion
- Unilateral contraction: ipsilateral head rotation
Innervation
- Cervical Plexus: Anterior rami of spinal nerves C1-C3
Vascular Supply
- Ascending cervical artery
- Inferior thyroid artery
Clinical Significance
- Needs to be updated