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rectus capitis posterior minor

Term ID
UBERON:0008455
Synonyms
  • musculus rectus capitis posterior minor
  • recti capitis posteriores minores
  • rectus capitis posterior minor
  • rectus capitis posterior minor muscle
  • rectus capitus posterior minor
  • rectus capitus posterior minor muscle
  • rectus posterior minor
Definition
A muscle that arise from the tubercle on the posterior arch of the and is inserted into the medial part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface between it and the foramen magnum, and also takes some attachment to the spinal dura. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_capitis_posterior_minor_muscle
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