Anatom3DSuperior oblique part of longus colli
Pars obliqua superior musculi longi colli · Horní šikmá část dlouhého svalu krku
Muscles
Looks like
The upper slanting part of the longus colli, running from the middle neck vertebrae up to the front of the first neck vertebra.
What it does
Bends the neck forward and helps steady the upper neck.
Keeping it well
Weakness of the deep neck flexors is common in neck pain; guided chin-tuck exercises strengthen them.