Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
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- For the muscle of the eye, see Lateral rectus muscleLateral rectus muscleThe lateral rectus muscle is a muscle in the orbit. It is one of six extraocular muscles that control the movements of the eye and the only muscle innervated by the abducens nerve, cranial nerve VI....
The Rectus capitis lateralis, a short, flat muscle, arises from the upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas
Atlas (anatomy)
In anatomy, the atlas is the most superior cervical vertebra of the spine.It is named for the Atlas of Greek mythology, because it supports the globe of the head....
, and is inserted into the under surface of the jugular process
Jugular process
In the lateral part of the occipital bone, extending lateralward from the posterior half of the condyle is a quadrilateral plate of bone, the jugular process, excavated in front by the jugular notch, which, in the articulated skull, forms the posterior part of the jugular foramen.It serves as the...
of the occipital bone
Occipital bone
The occipital bone, a saucer-shaped membrane bone situated at the back and lower part of the cranium, is trapezoidal in shape and curved on itself...
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See also
- atlanto-occipital jointAtlanto-occipital jointThe Atlanto-occipital joint consists of a pair of condyloid joints. The atlanto-occipital joint is a synovial joint.-Ligaments:The ligaments connecting the bones are:* Two Articular capsules...
- Rectus capitis posterior major muscleRectus capitis posterior major muscleThe Rectus capitis posterior major arises by a pointed tendon from the spinous process of the axis, and, becoming broader as it ascends, is inserted into the lateral part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface of the bone immediately below the line.In 2011, Scali et al.,...
- Rectus capitis posterior minor muscleRectus capitis posterior minor muscleThe Rectus capitis posterior minor arises by a narrow pointed tendon from the tubercle on the posterior arch of the atlas, and, widening as it ascends, is inserted into the medial part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface between it and the foramen magnum, and also...
- Rectus capitis anterior muscleRectus capitis anterior muscleThe rectus capitis anterior is a short, flat muscle, situated immediately behind the upper part of the Longus capitis....