Linea nuchae inferior

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inferior nuchal line, Linea nuchae inferior ossis occipitalis, Linea nuchalis inferior, untere Nackenlinie

The linea nuchae inferior is the bony ridge on the outer surface of the Occipital bone that is located farthest caudally.

Anatomy

The linea nuchae inferior serves as the attachment site for the following muscles:

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External surface of the occipital bone
Schematic illustration of the external surface of the occipital bone showing the muscle attachments. Figure adapted from Gray's Anatomy.

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