rectus capitis posterior major

Term ID

UBERON:0008454

Synonyms

• musculus rectus capitis posterior major
• recti capitis posteriores major
• rectus capitis posterior major
• rectus capitis posterior major muscle
• rectus capitus posterior major
• rectus capitus posterior major muscle
• rectus posterior major

Definition

A muscle that arises by a pointed tendon from the spinous process of the axis and inserts into the lateral part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface of the bone immediately below the line. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_posterior_major_muscle

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_posterior_major_muscle
• http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/245994002

Ontology

Uberon Ontology