Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
The rectus capitis lateralis, a short, flat muscle, arises from the upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas, and is inserted into the under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone.
| Rectus capitis lateralis muscle | |
|---|---|
 Posterior view of neck bones (rectus capitis lateralis muscle shown in red) | |
 The anterior vertebral muscles. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas |
| Insertion | Under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone |
| Nerve | C1, C2 |
| Actions | Lateral flexion, stabilise atlanto-occipital joint |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Musculus rectus capitis lateralis |
| TA98 | A04.2.02.003 |
| TA2 | 2151 |
| FMA | 46316 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
Additional images
Position of rectus capitis lateralis muscle (shown in red). Animation.
Close up. Skull has been removed (except occipital bone).
Lateral view. Still image.
Occipital bone. Outer surface.
Base of skull. Inferior surface.
See also
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 395 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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