Medical Definition of Musculus rectus capitis posticus major
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Origin, spinous process of axis; insertion, middle of inferior nuchal line of occipital bone; action, rotates and draws head backward; nerve supply, dorsal branch of first cervical (suboccipital).
See: suboccipital muscles.
Synonym: musculus rectus capitis posterior major, greater posterior rectus muscle of head, musculus rectus capitis posticus major.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Rectus Capitis Posticus Major
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