Medical Definition of Splenius capitis
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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 Splenius Capitis
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