{# Crawler directives — per-engine only. A bare `robots` meta is deliberately absent: pruning here is a Google indexation decision, never a crawl block, so AI crawlers keep the full surface. #}

longissimus capitis

musculus longissimus capitis

A longissimus muscle that lies medial to the longissimus cervicis, between it and the semispinalis capitis. It arises by tendons from the transverse processes of the upper four or five thoracic vertebrae, and the articular processes of the lower three or four cervical vertebrae, and is inserted into the posterior margin of the mastoid process, beneath the splenius capitis and sternocleidomastoid.[WP,unvetted].

On this page
Type Bone
Parent Structure longissimus muscle
Latin Name musculus longissimus capitis
FMA ID 22714

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the longissimus capitis?

A longissimus muscle that lies medial to the longissimus cervicis, between it and the semispinalis capitis. It arises by tendons from the transverse processes of the upper four or five thoracic vertebrae, and the articular processes of the lower three or four cervical vertebrae, and is inserted into

What is the Latin name for the longissimus capitis?

The Latin name for the longissimus capitis is musculus longissimus capitis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:22714 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001403 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

Medical Disclaimer

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Educational Disclaimer

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.

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