left splenius capitis
Muscular systemBackLeftFMA22729
Nomenclature
left splenius capitis
musculus splenius capitis (Latin)
muscolo splenio della testa sinistro (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