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rectus capitis anterior

anterior rectus capitis

A muscle situated immediately behind the upper part of the Longus capitis that arises from the anterior surface of the lateral mass of the atlas, and from the root of its transverse process that inserts into the inferior surface of the basilar part of the occipital bone immediately in front of the foramen magnum.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle of neck
Latin Name anterior rectus capitis
FMA ID 46312

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rectus capitis anterior?

A muscle situated immediately behind the upper part of the Longus capitis that arises from the anterior surface of the lateral mass of the atlas, and from the root of its transverse process that inserts into the inferior surface of the basilar part of the occipital bone immediately in front of the f

What is the Latin name for the rectus capitis anterior?

The Latin name for the rectus capitis anterior is anterior rectus capitis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:46312 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0008453 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — rectus capitis anterior Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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