rectus capitis posterior major
noun
rectus cap·i·tis posterior major
-ˈkap-ə-təs- 
: a muscle on each side of the back of the neck that arises from the spinous process of the axis, inserts into the lateral aspect of the inferior nuchal line and the adjacent inferior area of the occipital bone, and acts to extend and rotate the head
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“Rectus capitis posterior major.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rectus%20capitis%20posterior%20major. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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