Origin
C3-C6 vertebrae.
Insertion
Occipital bone.
Blood supply
Ascending cervical artery, ascending pharyngeal artery.
Nerve supply
Cervical nerves.
Action
It helps to bend the head and neck.
Disease/Injury
This muscle is prone to whiplash injury or muscular pain.
Muscle Exercise
Lie on the floor, lift your head up to 4 inches, hold, relax, and repeat.
Interesting facts
The posture of the neck is maintained by this muscle.
