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Rectus capitis lateralis muscle

Rectus capitis lateralis muscle

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For the muscle of the eye, see Lateral rectus 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.

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  • 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.

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Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 395 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

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