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)