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longus capitis muscle

Term ID
UBERON:0001563
Synonyms
  • longus capitis
  • longus capitus muscle
  • m. rectus capitis posterior
  • musculus longus capitis
  • rectus capitis anticus major
Definition
A muscle that arises by four tendinous slips from the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae and inserts into the inferior surface of the basilar part of the occipital bone.[WP,modified]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longus_capitis_muscle
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