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Suboccipital muscles and nerve, artwork C014 / 5097
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Suboccipital muscles and nerve, artwork C014 / 5097
Suboccipital muscles. Computer artwork of the back of the base of the skull showing nerves (yellow) and the suboccipital muscles (pink). The two muscles at centre, which attach at the base of the skull (occipital bone) and the first vertebra of the spine (the atlas), are the rectus capitis posterior minor. Either side of those are the rectus capitis posterior major, which attach at the occipital bone and the spinous process of the second vertebra of the spine (the axis). Outside of these are the obliquus capitis superior, which attach the occipital bone to the transverse process of the atlas. These last two muscles are innervated by the occipital nerve. The horizontal muscle attached to the transverse process of the atlas and the spinous process of the axis is the obliquus capitis inferior. These muscles are responsible for extending and rotating the head. The spinal cord runs down the centre of the spine
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This artwork, titled "Suboccipital muscles and nerve" offers a detailed glimpse into the intricate anatomy of the back of the base of the skull. The computer-generated illustration showcases an array of vibrant colors, with yellow representing the nerves and pink highlighting the suboccipital muscles. At its core, this image focuses on two central muscles known as rectus capitis posterior minor. These powerful muscles attach to both the occipital bone at the base of the skull and to the first vertebrae of our spine, also known as atlas. Flanking these are rectus capitis posterior major muscles that connect to both occipital bone and spinous process of axis (the second vertebrae). The outermost layers feature obliquus capitis superior muscles which link occipital bone to transverse process of atlas. Interestingly, all these three aforementioned muscle groups are innervated by occipital nerve. Additionally, we can observe another horizontal muscle called obliquus capitis inferior that attaches itself to transverse process of atlas and spinous process of axis. Together, these muscular structures play a crucial role in extending and rotating our head. Amidst this anatomical marvel lies our spinal cord - running down through each vertebrae - serving as a vital pathway for communication between brain and body. This print from Springer Medizin/Science Photo Library provides invaluable insights into human biology while showcasing how beautifully complex our musculoskeletal system truly is.
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