nuchal line attachment site

nuchal line

Any of the four curved lines on the external surface of the occipital bone that serves as an attachment site for a muscle.

Type Bone
Parent Structure attachment site
Latin Name nuchal line

Sub-structures

highest nuchal line attachment site Organ inferior nuchal line attachment site Muscle median nuchal line attachment site Ligament superior nuchal line attachment site Muscle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nuchal line attachment site?
Any of the four curved lines on the external surface of the occipital bone that serves as an attachment site for a muscle.
What is the Latin name for the nuchal line attachment site?
The Latin name for the nuchal line attachment site is nuchal line.

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