Longissimus capitis muscle - Origin
Musculus longissimus capitis - Origo
Definition
The longissimus capitis muscle originates from the transverse processes of the first thoracic vertebra and the last cervical vertebra.
References
International Committee on Veterinary Gross Anatomical Nomenclature. 2017. Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria. Sixth Edition. Ghent (Belgium).
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.