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C2-C6 Spinal nerves
Cervical flexion (weak)
Cervical rotation to opposite
May laterally flex |
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C4-C6 Spinal nerves
Cervical flexion
Elevates first rib in inspiration
Cervical rotation to opposite side
Cervical lateral bending to same side |
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Definition
C3-C8 Spinal nerves
Cervical flexion (weak)
Cervical lateral bending to same side
Elevates first rib in inspiration
Cervical rotation to opposite side |
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Definition
C6-C8 Spinal nerves
Cervical lateral bending to same side
Elevates second rib in inspiration
Cervical rotation to opposite side |
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Spinal Accessory XI, C2-C3
Cervical flexion (bilateral action)
Capital extension (bilateral action)
Cervical lateral bending to same side (unilateral action)
Rotation of head to opposite side (unilateral action)
Raises sternum in forced inspiration |
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