Anatomy & Function
The M. Splenius Capitis (Splenius Capitis) is a muscle of the head & neck region. It is responsible for ipsilateral rotation and lateral flexion, head extension. This muscle is not covered by the official SENIAM catalogue — placement is based on established clinical literature. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Test Movement
Head extension against resistance
This muscle has no SENIAM-standardized electrode position. Placement should be based on anatomical knowledge.
Measure M. Splenius Capitis activity live
The electrode is placed — what next? easyEMG visualises muscle activity in real time, with SENIAM-compliant placement guidance, up to 4 channels at once and biofeedback training right afterwards.
In therapy, this muscle is usually about tone regulation and consciously relaxing below a threshold.
