Rectus Capitis Anterior
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Description
The Rectus capitis anterior is a short, flat muscle, situated immediately behind the upper part of the Longus capitis. It is also known as Obliquus Capitis Superior.
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Origin
Anterior surface of the lateral mass of the atlas (C1 vertebra) and the root of its transverse process[1]
Insertion
The inferior surface of the occipital bone anterior to the foreamen magnum[1]
Nerve Supply
C1, C2
Blood Supply
The muscle receives blood from the ascending cervical artery, which is a small branch of the inferior thyroid artery from the thyrocervical trunk of the subclavian artery.[2]
Action
Aids in flexion of the head and the neck
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