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left rectus capitis posterior major

3D model: left rectus capitis posterior major — 3D models: BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 International

In 3 atlases

Relations

Origin: axis
Insertion: inferior nuchal line
Action: extension of the head on the neck, rotation of the head on the neck
Innervation: Suboccipital nerve
Arterial supply: left occipital artery

The 3D model shows 2 origin and insertion areas of this muscle.

Neighbouring structures

right rectus capitis posterior major

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Identifiers

FMA: 32531
Wikidata: Q66523019