Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- RECTUS CAPITUS POSTERIOR MINOR - | |
ORIGIN: | Posterior process of atlas (C1) |
INSERTION: | Medial half of inferior nuchal line |
ACTION: | Extends and rotates atlanto-occipital joint |
NERVE: | Suboccipital nerve (posterior primary ramus C1) |