inferior nuchal line attachment site

inferior nuchal line

Of the nuchal lines, the one running from the middle of the median line is the inferior nuchal line. Attached are the Obliquus capitis superior muscle, Rectus capitis posterior major muscle, and Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure nuchal line attachment site
Latin Name inferior nuchal line
FMA ID 53111

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the inferior nuchal line attachment site?
Of the nuchal lines, the one running from the middle of the median line is the inferior nuchal line. Attached are the Obliquus capitis superior muscle, Rectus capitis posterior major muscle, and Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle.
What is the Latin name for the inferior nuchal line attachment site?
The Latin name for the inferior nuchal line attachment site is inferior nuchal line.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.