The rectus capitis lateralis, a short, flat muscle, arises from the upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas, and is inserted into the under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone.

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See also

  • Atlanto-occipital joint
  • Rectus capitis posterior major muscle
  • Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle
  • Rectus capitis anterior muscle

References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 395 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links

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