Why Are the Deep Cervical Neck Flexor Muscles Important?
The deep cervical neck flexor muscles consist of: the longus colli, longus capitus, rectus capitus and longus cervicus – they are a group of muscles that are located on the front of the neck and are responsible for maintaining neck stability, nodding movement, and supporting the head.
The deep neck flexor muscles are often referred to as the ‘core’ of the neck, just like how the abdominal muscles are often referred to as the ‘core’ of the lower back. Research supports the im