Longissimus Capitis

Region: Back Muscles · All back muscles

Longissimus Capitis at a glance

OriginTransverse processes of C4–T5
InsertionMastoid process of the temporal bone
ActionsExtends the head; Turns the face to the same side
Nerve supplyDorsal rami of spinal nerves
Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.