The rectus capitis lateralis, a short, flat muscle, arises from the upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas, and is inserted into the under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone.
| Rectus capitis lateralis muscle | |
|---|---|
 Posterior view of neck bones (rectus capitis lateralis muscle shown in red) | |
 The anterior vertebral muscles. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas |
| Insertion | Under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone |
| Nerve | C1, C2 |
| Actions | Lateral flexion, stabilise atlanto-occipital joint |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus rectus capitis lateralis |
| TA98 | A04.2.02.003 |
| TA2 | 2151 |
| FMA | 46316 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
Additional images
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Position of rectus capitis lateralis muscle (shown in red). Animation.
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Close up. Skull has been removed (except occipital bone).
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Lateral view. Still image.
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Occipital bone. Outer surface.
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Base of skull. Inferior surface.
See also
editReferences
editThis article incorporates text in the public domain from page 395 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
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