Vertical intermediate part of longus colli

Pars recta musculi longi colli · Svislá část dlouhého svalu krku

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The middle, vertical part of the longus colli, lying on the front of the vertebral bodies from the upper chest to the upper neck.

Bends the neck forward and holds the neck vertebrae steady, keeping the neck's curve controlled.

Often strained in whiplash; gradual return to movement and deep neck flexor training help recovery.