inferior nuchal line attachment site

Term ID

UBERON:0014805

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Definition

Of the nuchal lines, the one running from the middle of the median line is the inferior nuchal line. Attached are the Obliquus capitis superior muscle, Rectus capitis posterior major muscle, and Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuchal_lines

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Ontology

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