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Insertion: Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of the first through third cervical vertebra
Action: Extension of the cervical spine,Lateral flexion of the cervical spine, Rotation of the cervical spine
Strengthening: Neck Situps
Rehab: Stretching (tilting head/neck to one side and pulling it down with hand)
Fun Fact: Muscle is often overstretched and weakened due to poor posture

Insertion: Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of the first through third cervical vertebra
Action: Extension of the cervical spine,Lateral flexion of the cervical spine, Rotation of the cervical spine
Strengthening:
Rehab:
Fun Fact: Muscle is often overstretched and weakened due to poor posture

Insertion: Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of the first through third cervical vertebra
Action: Extension of the cervical spine,Lateral flexion of the cervical spine, Rotation of the cervical spine
Strengthening:

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Origin: Spinous processes and supraspinous ligaments of the third through sixth thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of the first through third cervical vertebra
Action: Extension of the cervical spine,Lateral flexion of the cervical spine, Rotation of the cervical spine