Which of the Following Muscles Does NOT Extend the Neck

Question

Which of the following muscles does NOT extend the neck?
A) Trapezius
B) Semispinalis capitis
C) Longissimus capitis
D) Longus capitis
E) Splenius capitis

Accepted Answer

The Longus capitis muscle does not extend the neck; rather, it flexes the neck. The other muscles listed are involved in extending the neck.