Ana3D

right rectus capitis posterior major

Muscular

3D model: right rectus capitis posterior major
right 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
right occipital artery

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

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

FMA
32530
Wikidata
Q66523018