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M. rectus capitis lateralis
lies in front of the first head joint, dorsolateral to the longus capitis muscle. It is not part of the autochthonous back musculature.
Origin: Ala atlantis
Insertion: jugular process of the occipital bone
Innervation: Rami anteriores from C1 and C2
Antagonists:
Movement: Flexion and lateral flexion in the head joint