Obliquus capitis
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Obliquus capitis can refer to:
- Obliquus capitis inferior muscleObliquus capitis inferior muscleThe obliquus capitis inferior muscle is the larger of the two oblique muscles of the neck. It arises from the apex of the spinous process of the axis and passes laterally and slightly upward, to be inserted into the lower and back part of the transverse process of the atlas.It lies deep to the...
- Obliquus capitis superior muscleObliquus capitis superior muscleThe Obliquus capitis superior muscle arises from the lateral mass of the atlas bone. It passes superiorly and posteriorly to insert into the lateral half of the inferior nuchal line. It is innervated by the suboccipital nerve, the dorsal ramus of the first spinal nerve.It acts at the...