Rectus Capitis Lateralis
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]