Splenius Capitis Tendon
Tendo musculi splenii capitis
The cranial tendon of the splenius capitis, sharing the mastoid attachment with the SCM. It carries the load of posterior neck extension and same-side rotation and is stressed during heavy neck-harness extension work.
- Attaches to
- Mastoid process of the temporal bone and lateral superior nuchal line of the occipital bone
Muscles Splenius Capitis