Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
| Rectus capitis lateralis muscle | |
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 Posterior view of neck bones (rectus capitis lateralis muscle shown in red) | |
 The anterior vertebral muscles. | |
| Details | |
| Latin | Musculus rectus capitis lateralis |
| Upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas | |
| Under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone | |
| C1, C2 | |
| Actions | Lateral flexion, stabilise atlanto-occipital joint |
| Identifiers | |
| Gray's | p.395 |
| Dorlands /Elsevier | m_22/12550452 |
| TA | A04.2.02.003 |
| FMA | 46316 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
For the muscle of the eye, see Lateral rectus 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.
Additional images
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Position of rectus capitis lateralis muscle (shown in red). Animation.
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Close up. Skull has been removed (except occipital bone).
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Lateral view. Still image.
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Occipital bone. Outer surface.
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Base of skull. Inferior surface.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
See also
- atlanto-occipital joint
- Rectus capitis posterior major muscle
- Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle
- Rectus capitis anterior muscle
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