2023年5月25日 · The splenius capitis is a deep muscle of the neck. It originates from the lower half of the nuchal ligament and the spinous processes of the 7th cervical vertebra and the superior 3 thoracic vertebrae.

The splenius capitis (/ ˈspliːniəs ˈkæpɪtɪs /) (from Greek splēníon 'bandage' and Latin caput 'head' [1][2]) is a broad, straplike muscle in the back of the neck. It pulls on the base of the skull from the vertebrae in the neck and upper thorax. It is involved in movements such as shaking the head.

Splenius capitis is a thick, flat muscle at the posterior aspect of the neck arising from the midline and extending superolaterally to the cervical vertebrae and, along with the splenius cervicis, comprise the superficial layer of intrinsic back muscles.

2023年9月7日 · The splenius capitis is a muscle that works with the splenius cervicis, a smaller muscle located just below it, to help you rotate your neck and lower your chin to your chest—a movement called flexing.

2024年10月7日 · Splenius capitis is a thick, paired band of muscle at the back of the neck, connecting the skull and the top of the vertebral column. It belongs to the group of intrinsic back muscles and is one of the primary movers of the head and neck.

2023年1月7日 · The splenius capitis is a deep muscle of the back. It is part of the spinotransversales muscle group and is located on the posterior aspect of the neck, covering the deep neck muscles. Attachments: Originates from the lower part of the ligamentum nuchae, and the spinous processes of C7 – T3/T4 vertebrae. The fibres attach to the mastoid ...

Explore the functions and anatomy of the splenius capitis muscle, including its origin, insertion, actions, and key features.

2025年1月21日 · The Splenius Capitis is a significant postural muscle located in the back of the neck, forming part of the deeper layer of muscles that support the neck and head. The Splenius Capitis is situated at the upper back and neck region.

2023年11月23日 · The splenius capitis is one of the two spinotransversales muscles. These two muscles attach from the spinous processes to the liamentum nuchae, and are compromised of the splenius capitis and the splenius cervicis muscles.

2024年7月10日 · The two muscles lie side by side in the neck, with the splenius cervicis running close along the lower lateral border of the splenius capitis. In this region, the two muscles may even blend, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.