Medical Definition of Obliquus capitis superior
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Origin, transverse process of atlas; insertion, lateral third of inferior nuchal line; action, rotates head; nerve supply, suboccipital.
See: suboccipital muscles.
Synonym: musculus obliquus capitis superior, superior oblique muscle of head.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obliquus Capitis Superior
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