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Medical condition/treatment

Splenius capitis

disc prolapse

Neck muscles

disc prolapse

The splenius capitis is a muscle in the neck region that extends along the lateral spine. It runs from the thoracic vertebrae to the skull and is responsible for lateral flexion, rotation and stabilization of the head. The splenius capitis also helps to raise the head and contributes to upright posture. When contracted unilaterally, it can tilt and rotate the head to the same side.

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Splenius capitis

disc prolapse

Physiotherapie, Nackenmuskulatur, Muskeltraining, Nackenstabilität, Verletzungsprävention, Rehabilitation, Sportverletzungen, Bewegungstherapie

disc prolapse

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disc prolapse

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disc prolapse

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