Rectus capitis dorsalis minor muscle
Musculus rectus capitis dorsalis minor
- Synonym: Minor dorsal straight muscle of head
Definition
Origin: dorsal tubercle of atlas
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
