Longissimus atlantis muscle
Musculus longissimus atlantis
Definition
The longissimus atlantis is parallel to, but ventral to longissimus capitis. It attaches to ala atlantis.
Origin: Articular processes of C7 to C4 vertebrae
Insertion: wing of the atlas
Action: Extends the neck; in unilateral action to raise the neck obliquely and turn it to one side.
Nerve: Dorsal branches of the thoracic and cervical nerves.
References
Miller's Anatomy of the Dog 4th Edition
