right splenius capitis
Muscular systemBackRightFMA22728
Nomenclature
right splenius capitis
musculus splenius capitis (Latin)
muscolo splenio della testa destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Muscle of the second layer of the nuchal region.
Functionentry
Extension, lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation of the head.
Originentry
Lower half of the nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T3.
Insertionentry
Mastoid process and superior nuchal line of the occipital bone.
Innervationentry
Posterior rami of the middle cervical nerves.
Blood supplyentry
Occipital artery.
Model