rectus capitis posterior major

greater posterior rectus capitis

A muscle that arises by a pointed tendon from the spinous process of the axis and inserts into the lateral part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface of the bone immediately below the line.

Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle of neck
Latin Name greater posterior rectus capitis
FMA ID 32525

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rectus capitis posterior major?
A muscle that arises by a pointed tendon from the spinous process of the axis and inserts into the lateral part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface of the bone immediately below the line.
What is the Latin name for the rectus capitis posterior major?
The Latin name for the rectus capitis posterior major is greater posterior rectus capitis.

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