Rectus Capitis Lateralis

Authors
Affiliations

Nathaniel Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Prevertebral muscles anterior view1

Prevertebral muscles anterior view1
Muscle Origin Insertion Innervation Action
Rectus capitis lateralis

Origin

C1 (TP)1

Insertion

Occipital bone (basilar part, lateral to occipital condyles)1

Innervation

C1 Anterior Ramus1

Action

  • Bilateral: flex AO Joint
  • Unilateral: Lateral Flexion of AO joint

Muscle groups

Rectus capitis lateralis cervicis is part of the prevertebral muscle group1.

Palpation

Clinical significance

1.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.

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