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rectus capitis posterior minor

Musculus rectus capitis posterior minor

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

In 3 atlases

Relations

Origin: posterior tubercle of atlas
Insertion: inferior nuchal line
Action: extension of the head on the neck
Innervation: Suboccipital nerve

Sub-structures

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

TA2: 2250
TA98: A04.2.02.005
FMA: 32526
UBERON: 0008455
Wikidata: Q764361