Obliquus capitis cranialis muscle
Musculus obliquus capitis cranialis
- Synonym: Cranial oblique muscle of head
Definition
Origin: Lateroventral surface and lateral border of the wing of the atlas.
Insertion: Dorsal nuchal line.
Action: Extension of the atlanto-occipital joint.
Nerve: Cervicalis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
