Rectus capitis posterior major

Definition

A muscle that arises by a pointed tendon from the spinous process of the axis and inserts into the lateral part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface of the bone immediately below the line.

Also known as greater posterior rectus capitis, rectus capitis posterior major muscle — per UBERON

The Rectus capitis posterior major is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as

• SCTID 245994002 per UBERON