Espiral Atlas
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Suboccipital triangle

trigonum suboccipitale

Small, deep triangle in the nape, on each side, formed by three of the four suboccipital muscles. Above and medially, the rectus capitis posterior major; above and laterally, the obliquus capitis superior; below and laterally, the obliquus capitis inferior.

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