Longus colli muscle
Musculus longus colli
- Synonym: Long muscle of the neck
Definition
Origin: On the convex ventral surfaces of the first six thoracic vertebrae.
Insertion: Ventral border on the wing of the sixth cervical vertebra, as well as on the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra.
Action: Draws the neck downward.
Nerve: Rami ventrales of the cervicales nerve.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
