Head and Neck 2
- Created by: hannahcullenn
- Created on: 05-05-17 12:13
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- Head and Neck 2
- Tonic Neck Reactions
- Primitive reflex actions
- Neck flexion- flexion of forelimbs, extension of hind limbs, jumping bascule, pull pattern of movement
- Neck extension- extension of forelimbs, flexion of hind limbs, horse lifting head when breaking
- Pull pattern of movement
- Nuchal Ligament
- Strong but elastic
- Attached between T4 and occipital tuberocity and cervical vertebrae
- Works agains gravity to hold head up with little energy
- Cantilever beam
- Head 4% BW, neck 6% BW
- Tonic Neck Reactions
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