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2. IIhom:boideus. — Synonyms. Kliomboidens longns 

 and brevis, (P). Ccrvico-subscapularis, (G). Dorso- 

 scapularis, (L). Attachments : The funicular portion 

 of the cervical ligament, tlie apex of the spinous pro- 

 cesses of the second, third, fourtli, fifth or sixth dorsal 

 vertebrae, the internal face of the cartilage of the scap- 

 ula. Action : Draws the shoulder upwards and for- 

 wards. 



3. Anoularis scapula. — Synonyms. Trachelo-sub- 

 scapularis, (G). Anterior portion of the serratus 

 magnus, (P). Attachments : The transverse processes 

 of the five last cervical vertebrse, the anterior triangu- 

 lar surface of the internal face of the scapula. Action : 

 Pulls the scapula forward, may assist in the lateral 

 inclination of the neck. 



4. Splenius. — Synonyms. Cervico-trachelian, (G). 

 Attachments: The ligamentum nuchse, the summit of 

 the spinous processes of the first dorsal vertebrae, the 

 mastoid crest of the occipital, the transverse processes 

 of the atlas, and that of the third, fourth and fifth cer- 

 vical vertebrfB. Action : Extensor of head and neck. 



5. Great complexus. — Synonyms. Dorso-occipi 

 talis, (G). Complexus major, (P). Attachments : 

 The summit of the spinous processes of the first dorsal 

 vertebrse, the transverse processes of the two first dor- 

 sal, the articular tubercles of the cervical vertebrae, 



