Splenius capitis #muscles #anatomy | Dr. Ishtiaque Arafat

Splenius capitis #muscle #anatomy 🏋️‍♀️💪 | Dr. Ishtiaque Arafat

🟡 upper neck stretching including the splenius capitis. This is good for general neck mobility and to help stretch the muscles beneath the skull. See your doctor for neck pain or prioritize exercises.. . . . #feelgoodstretch #spleniuscapitis #neckstretch #suboccipitals #chiropractor #sportschiro #selfcare #cervicogenicheadache #cervicalspinestretch #headstretch #head #skull | Bannockburn Chiropractic & Physical Therapy

Splenius capitis is one of the deep, or intrinsic muscles of the back of the neck. It is located in the superficial layer, meaning that it is closer to the surface compared to the rest. The name originates from the Greek word ‘Splenion’ meaning bandage, and the Latin word ‘caput’ meaning head, hence it has a bandage-like appearance. Splenius capitis extends from the spinous processes of the last cervical and first three thoracic vertebrae until the occipital and temporal bones of the skull. As a