Suboccipital neck
Rectus capitis posterior minor
Extends the head and contributes to fine stabilization of the atlanto-occipital region
- Origin
- Posterior tubercle of C1
- Insertion
- Medial portion of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone
- Primary actions
- Extends the head and contributes to fine stabilization of the atlanto-occipital region
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