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Rectus capitis lateralis

Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
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Posterior view of neck bones (rectus capitis lateralis muscle shown in red)
Rectus capitis lateralis muscle.PNG
The anterior vertebral muscles.
Details
Origin Upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas
Insertion Under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone
Nerve C1, C2
Actions Lateral flexion, stabilise atlanto-occipital joint
Identifiers
Latin Musculus rectus capitis lateralis
TA A04.2.02.003
FMA 46316
Anatomical terms of muscle
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The Rectus capitis lateralis, a short, flat muscle, arises from the upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas, and is inserted into the under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone.

Position of rectus capitis lateralis muscle (shown in red). Animation.

Close up. Skull has been removed (except occipital bone).

Lateral view. Still image.

Occipital bone. Outer surface.

Base of skull. Inferior surface.

This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)


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