Rectus capitis lateralis muscle

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Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
Rectus capitis lateralis muscle.PNG
The anterior vertebral muscles.
Latin Musculus rectus capitis lateralis
Gray's subject #113 395
Origin Upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas
Insertion    Under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone
Artery
Nerve C1, C2
Actions Lateral flexion
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.

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See also

Additional images

  • Occipital bone. Outer surface.

  • Base of skull. Inferior surface.

References

This article incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy.

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Cervical

CN VII (superficial, PC): platysma
CN XI (deep): sternocleidomastoid

C1–C6 (anterior): Prevertebral muscles: longus (capitis, colli)

C3–C8 (lateral): scalene (anterior, medius, posterior)
Suboccipital

C1: rectus capitis posterior (major, minor) · obliquus capitis (inferior, superior)

C1–C6 (anterior): Prevertebral muscles: rectus capitis (anterior, lateralis)
Suprahyoid
Infrahyoid/strap
Fasciae
Pharynx
Larynx

M: MUS, DF+DRCT

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