Rectus capitis lateralis muscle

 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.

Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
Posterior view of neck bones (rectus capitis lateralis muscle shown in red)
The anterior vertebral muscles.
Details
Origin	Upper surface of the transverse process of the atlas
Insertion	Under surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone
Nerve	C1, C2
Actions	Lateral flexion, stabilise atlanto-occipital joint
Identifiers
Latin	Musculus rectus capitis lateralis
TA98	A04.2.02.003
TA2	2151
FMA	46316
Anatomical terms of muscle [edit on Wikidata]

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