TERM 1
Suboccipital Triangle
DEFINITION 1
area between the superior part of the back of the neck and
inferior to the occipital region of the head. Lies deep to
trapezius & semispinalis capitis muscles.
TERM 2
Rectus capitis posterior major: origin
DEFINITION 2
C2 spinous process
TERM 3
Rectus capitis posterior major: insertion
DEFINITION 3
Lateral part of inferior nuchal line of occipital bone
TERM 4
Rectus capitis posterior major: position
DEFINITION 4
Superomedial boundary of suboccipital triangle
TERM 5
Rectus capitis posterior minor: origin
DEFINITION 5
Posterior tubercle on C1 posterior arch
