Name

Longus capitis

Pronunciation

(LONG-gus KAP-i-tus)

Origin/Proximal Attachment

Anterior tubercles of C3-6 transverse processes

Insertion/Distal Attachment

Base of skull anterior to occipital condyles & rectus capitis anterior

Action/Relevance

Flexes head & neck

Innervation

Ventral rami (C1-3)

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