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Semispinalis capitis and cervicis

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Referred pain pattern

Semispinalis capitis and cervicis - pain pattern, posterior view
Semispinalis capitis and cervicis - pain pattern, lateral view

Muscle type

Postural

  • Shortens when stressed

Symptoms

  • Headache around the head and into region of eye

Entrapment

  • Greater occipital nerve