Rectus capitis lateralis muscle

Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
Posterior view of neck bones (rectus capitis lateralis muscle shown in red)
The anterior vertebral muscles.
Details
OriginUpper surface of the transverse process of the atlas
InsertionUnder surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone
NerveC1, C2
ActionsLateral flexion, stabilise atlanto-occipital joint
Identifiers
Latinmusculus rectus capitis lateralis
TA98A04.2.02.003
TA22151
FMA46316
Anatomical terms of muscle

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.

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