C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T11
T12
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
Co
C1 FLEXORS
Longus capitis
Rectus capitis anterior
Rectus capitis lateralis
Sternocleidomastoid
C1 EXTENSORS
Obliquus capitis inferior
Obliquus capitis superior
Rectus capitis posterior major
Rectus capitis posterior minor
Semispinalis mm.
Trapezius
Muscle categorization - FLEXOR or EXTENSOR - corresponds to the action performed during bilateral contraction and upright posture.
Underlining is used to indicate the main spinal segment(s) of innervation for each muscle.
Underlining does not convey any comparative information between the muscles listed for each spinal segment.
References:
1. Dalley, Arthur, et al. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. Ninth edition. Wolters Kluwer, 2023.
2. Donnelly, Joseph. Travell, Simons & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Wolters Kluwer, 2018.