Rectus Capitis Lateralis: Difference between revisions
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== Description<br> == | == Description<br> == | ||
<div> The rectus capitis lateralis is a paired muscle located in the neck. </div><div><br></div> | <div> The rectus capitis lateralis is a paired muscle located in the neck. </div><div><br></div> | ||
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== Origin<br> == | == Origin<br> == | ||
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== Insertion == | == Insertion == | ||
<div> Inferior surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone <ref>http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/rectus_capitis_lateralis_1</ref></div><div><br> | <div> Inferior surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone <ref>http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/rectus_capitis_lateralis_1</ref></div><div><br></div><div></div> | ||
== Nerve Supply == | == Nerve Supply == | ||
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*Stabilizes the head<br> | *Stabilizes the head<br> | ||
*Weakly assists with lateral flexion of the head <ref>http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-1221263280</ref><br> | *Weakly assists with lateral flexion of the head <ref>http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-1221263280</ref><br> | ||
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Revision as of 13:19, 27 January 2014
Original Editor - Venus Pagare
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Description
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Origin
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Superior surfaces of the transverse processes of the atlas [1]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Anterior primary rami of the first cervical spinal nerve (C1)
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Action[edit | edit source]
- Stabilizes the head
- Weakly assists with lateral flexion of the head [4]