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rectus capitis posterior major

Musculus rectus capitis posterior major

3D model: 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: occipital artery

Sub-structures

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

TA2: 2249
TA98: A04.2.02.004
FMA: 32525
UBERON: 0008454
Wikidata: Q762258