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Peak Pilates The Cervical Spine
Important things to know about Cervical Spine
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02/18/2012
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The Cervical Spine

 

  • Connects the head to the thorax.
  • C1-C7
  • C1-Atlas
  • C2-Axis
  • C7 Body Landmark
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Movements of the Cervical Spine

  • Flexion, Extension, Lateral Flexion, Rotation
 Definition
Term

Posterior Muscles

Primary Movers:  iliocostalis cervicis, Longissimus cervicus, Longissimus capitis, Spinalis Capitis, Semispinalis capitis.

 

Deep Posterior Muscles: Supoccipitals.

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Anterior Muscles

Scalenes, Sternocleidomastoid

 

Deep Anterior Muscles-usually weak

Prevertebrals

Longus Coli

Longus Capitus

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Be good to your neck: to minimize stress on the neck

  • Full body alignment
  • Connect through the Powerhouse
  • Freedom of Movement
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