Longus musculature

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The Longus Colli and Longus Capitis are members of the Prevertebral Group.

ATTACHMENTS:

• The longus colli attaches to the anterior bodies and anterior tubercles of the transverse processes from T3-C2 and the anterior arch of the atlas (C1).
• The longus capitis attaches from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C3-C5 to the occiput

ACTIONS:

• As a group, the longus colli and capitis flex, laterally flex, and contralaterally rotate the head and neck at the spinal joints.