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== Description<br>  ==


== Origin ==
The Rectus capitis anterior is a short, flat muscle, situated immediately behind the upper part of the [https://www.physio-pedia.com/Longus_Capitis Longus capitis]. It is also known as Obliquus Capitis Superior.


== Insertion ==
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== Nerve Supply ==
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== Blood Supply ==
== Origin  ==


== Action ==
Anterior surface of the lateral mass of the atlas (C1 vertebra)&nbsp;and the root of its transverse process<ref name="wheelessonline"/>


== Function ==
== Insertion  ==


== Resources ==
The inferior surface of the occipital bone anterior to the foreamen magnum<ref name="wheelessonline">http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/rectus_capitis_anterior</ref>


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== Nerve Supply  ==


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C1, C2


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== 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.<ref>http://www.anatomyexpert.com/structure_detail/5273/</ref>
 
== Action  ==
 
Aids in flexion of the head and the neck
== References  ==
 
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[[Category:Cervical Spine - Anatomy]]

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Description
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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.


Anterior View of Rectus Capitis Anterior
RECTUS CAP ANT2.PNG

Origin[edit | edit source]

Anterior surface of the lateral mass of the atlas (C1 vertebra) and the root of its transverse process[1]

Insertion[edit | edit source]

The inferior surface of the occipital bone anterior to the foreamen magnum[1]

Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]

C1, C2

Blood Supply[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Aids in flexion of the head and the neck

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/rectus_capitis_anterior
  2. ↑ http://www.anatomyexpert.com/structure_detail/5273/


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