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rectus capitis lateralis muscle

lateral rectus capitis

A muscle that arises from the upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas and inserts into the under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle of neck
Latin Name lateral rectus capitis
FMA ID 46316

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rectus capitis lateralis muscle?

A muscle that arises from the upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas and inserts into the under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone.

What is the Latin name for the rectus capitis lateralis muscle?

The Latin name for the rectus capitis lateralis muscle is lateral rectus capitis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:46316 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003250 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — rectus capitis lateralis muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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