Longus capitis muscle

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Description:

Origin:
Inferior surface of the basioccipital bone

Insertion:
Anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C3, C4, C5, and C6

Actions:
Flexes the head

Nerve supply:
Ventral rami of cervical spinal nerves

Blood supply:
Branches of the subclavian and external carotid arteries