Espiral Atlas
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Rectus posterior major capitis muscle

musculus rectus capitis posterior major

Extends the head. The four suboccipital muscles are mainly postural. It bounds the suboccipital triangle superiorly and medially.

Back – 3D human anatomy atlas

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  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Blood supply

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