Term Name:	rectus capitis posterior major
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.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008454]