Medical Definition of Musculus splenius capitis

1. Origin, from ligamentum nuchae of last four cervical vertebrae and supraspinous ligament of first and second thoracic vertebrae; insertion, lateral half of superior nuchal line and mastoid process; action, rotates head and extends neck; nerve supply, dorsal primary rami of second to sixth cervical spinal nerves. Synonym: musculus splenius capitis, splenius muscle of head. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Splenius Capitis

musculus sphincter ductus choledochi
musculus sphincter ductus pancreatici
musculus sphincter pupillae
musculus sphincter pylori
musculus spinalis
musculus spinalis capitis
musculus spinalis cervicis
musculus spinalis colli
musculus spinalis dorsi
musculus spinalis thoracis
musculus splenius capitis (current term)
musculus splenius cervicis
musculus splenius colli
musculus stapedius
musculus sternalis
musculus sternochondroscapularis
musculus sternoclavicularis
musculus sternocleidomastoideus
musculus sternofascialis
musculus sternohyoideus
musculus sternothyroideus
musculus styloauricularis
musculus styloglossus
musculus stylohyoideus
musculus stylolaryngeus

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