Longus capitis muscle
System
Muscular
SNOMED CT
244837000
Longus capitis muscle
Definition
A muscle that arises by four tendinous slips from the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae and inserts into the inferior surface of the basilar part of the occipital bone.[WP,modified].
Also known as longus capitis, m. rectus capitis posterior — per UBERON
The Longus capitis muscle is a part of the Muscular.