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Longus capitis

Longus capitis

(Science: anatomy, muscle) origin, anterior tubercles of transverse processes of third to sixth cervical vertebrae; insertion, basilar process of occipital bone; action, twists or flexes neck anteriorly; nerve supply, cervical plexus.

Synonym: musculus longus capitis, long muscle of head, musculus rectus capitis anticus major.


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