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There are 2 key muscles groups:

Flexors push the head forward to keep it from falling backwards are comprised of the:

Scalenus, Prevertebral and Sternomastoid muscles.

The opposing extensors pull the head backward to prevent it from falling forwards so we arent looking at the group all the time:

Splenus, Semi spinalus and capitis.

These two groups oppose each other so that in a standard posture our head is facing directly forward and not up or down.

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