The rectus capitis posterior major muscle

Template:Infobox - muscle M. rectus capitis posterior major belongs to the group of deep neck muscles'.

Start: spinous process axis.

Attachment: middle of the linea nuchalis inferior.

Innervation: of the dorsal branch of spinal nerves.

Function: balance movements of the head and vertebrae.


References

  • ŠIHÁK, Radomír – GRIM, Miloš. Anatomy. 2nd, edit. and add edition. Grada Publishing, 2001. 516 pp. vol. 1. ISBN 80-7169-970-5.


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