Rectus lateralis capitis muscle
Musculus rectus lateralis capitis
- Latin synonym: Musculus rectus capitis lateralis
- Synonym: Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
- Related terms: Rectus capitis lateralis
Definition
Origin: Upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas
Insertion: Under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone
Nerve: C1
Action: Sidebend at atlanto-occipital joint
Description:
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.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
