fossa for the insertion of the rectus capitis posterior major muscle

fossa for the insertion of the rectus capitis posterior major muscle

An obsolete term that formerly dignified a small point of insertion of the rectus capitis posterior major muscle, which is located laterally between the inferior nuchal line (occipital bone) and foramen magnum and lateral to the insertion of the rectus capitis posterior minor muscle.

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