The Musculus obliquus capitis superior belongs to the group of short neck muscles.
Anatomy
Origin
The Musculus obliquus capitis superior originates from the processus transversus atlantis.
Insertion
The Musculus obliquus capitis superior inserts on the os occipitale slightly superior and lateral to the Musculus rectus capitis posterior major[^1].
Innervation
The Musculus obliquus capitis superior is innervated by the Nervus suboccipitalis (C1).