Rectus capitis dorsalis major muscle
Musculus rectus capitis dorsalis major
- Synonym: Major dorsal straight muscle of head
Definition
Origin: spinous process of axis
Insertion: squama occipitalis
Action: extends atlanto-occipital joint
Nerve: C1,C2
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature - 3rd edittion - Gheorghe M. Constantinescu, Oskar Schaller - Enke
