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Muscle Palpation - Splenius Capitis and Splenius Cervicis
This is a detailed, step by step, description on how to palpate Splenius Capitis and Cervicis muscle by Keith Bootsma, RMT.
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Splenius Capitis:
Origin:
Spinous Processes of C4 – T4 (from C4 to C6 via Ligamentum Nuchae)
Insertion:
Mastoid Process & Lateral 1/3 of Superior Nuchal Line of Occipital Bone
Functions:
1- Extension of the Head @ the Atlanto-Occipital Joint
2- Extension of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints
3- Lateral Flexion of the Head @ the Atlanto-Occipital Joint
4- Lateral Flexion of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints
5- Ipsilateral Rotation of the Head @ the Atlanto-Axial Joint
6- Ipsilateral Rotation of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints
Nerve:
Dorsal (Posterior) Rami of the Spinal Nerves at the Corresponding Levels
Activation: Lateral Flex and Ipsilateral Rotate
Lengthening: Have them sit, flex the trunk and neck, lateral flex on the opposite side and Contralaterally rotate
Splenius Cervicis:
Origin:
Spinous Processes of T3 – T6
Insertion:
Transverse Processes of C1 – C3
Functions:
1- Extension of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints
2- Lateral Flexion of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints
3- Ipsilateral Rotation of the Neck @ the Spinal Joints
Nerve:
Dorsal (Posterior) Rami of the Spinal Nerves at the Corresponding Levels
Activation: Lateral Flex and Ipsilateral Rotate
Lengthening: Have them sit, flex the trunk and neck, lateral flex on the opposite side and Contralaterally rotate (Focus on C spine more)
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