The rectus capitis lateralis, a short, flat muscle, arises from the upper surface of the
transverse process
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of the
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, and is inserted into the under surface of the
jugular process of the
occipital bone
The occipital bone () is a cranial dermal bone and the main bone of the occiput (back and lower part of the skull). It is trapezoidal in shape and curved on itself like a shallow dish. The occipital bone overlies the occipital lobes of the c ...
.
Additional images
File:Rectus capitis lateralis muscle - animation01.gif, Position of rectus capitis lateralis muscle (shown in red). Animation.
File:Rectus capitis lateralis muscle - animation05.gif, Close up. Skull
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has been removed (except occipital bone
The occipital bone () is a cranial dermal bone and the main bone of the occiput (back and lower part of the skull). It is trapezoidal in shape and curved on itself like a shallow dish. The occipital bone overlies the occipital lobes of the c ...
).
File:Rectus capitis lateralis muscle03.png, Lateral view. Still image.
File:Gray129.png, Occipital bone. Outer surface.
File:Gray187.png, Base of skull. Inferior surface.
See also
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Atlanto-occipital joint
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Rectus capitis posterior major muscle
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Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle
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Rectus capitis anterior muscle
References
External links
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Muscles of the head and neck
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