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The Obliquus Capitis Inferior is a member of the Suboccipital Group, which is composed of the:
- Rectus capitis posterior major
- Rectus capitis posterior minor
- Obliquus capitis superior
- Obliquus capitis inferior
ATTACHMENTS:
- The obliquus capitis inferior attaches from the spinous process of the axis (C2) to the transverse process of the atlas (C1).
ACTION:
- Ipsilaterally rotates the atlas at the atlanto-axial joint.
NOTE: The name obliquus capitis inferior is a misnomer given that this muscle does not attach onto the head (“capitis”).
