rectus capitis anterior
A muscle situated immediately behind the upper part of the Longus capitis that arises from the anterior surface of the lateral mass of the atlas, and from the root of its transverse process that inserts into the inferior surface of the basilar part of the occipital bone immediately in front of the foramen magnum. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_anterior_muscle ]
Synonyms: anterior rectus capitis, rectus capitis anterior muscle
Term info
- FMA:46312
- Wikipedia:Rectus_capitis_anterior_muscle
- SCTID:244838005
Flexion of neck at atlanto-occipital joint
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uberon
UBERON:0008453
Rectus capitis anterior