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superior nuchal line attachment site

superior nuchal line

Of the nuchal lines, the one below the highest nuchal line is the superior nuchal line. To it is attached the Occipitalis muscle, the Splenius capitis muscle, the trapezius muscle, and the Sternocleidomastoid muscle.

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure nuchal line attachment site
Latin Name superior nuchal line
FMA ID 53108

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior nuchal line attachment site?

Of the nuchal lines, the one below the highest nuchal line is the superior nuchal line. To it is attached the Occipitalis muscle, the Splenius capitis muscle, the trapezius muscle, and the Sternocleidomastoid muscle.

What is the Latin name for the superior nuchal line attachment site?

The Latin name for the superior nuchal line attachment site is superior nuchal line.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:53108 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0014803 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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