The Musculus rectus capitis posterior minor belongs to the group of short neck muscles.
Anatomy
Origin
The Musculus rectus capitis posterior minor originates from the posterior tubercle of the atlas and ascends in a fan-shaped manner.
Insertion
The Musculus rectus capitis posterior minor inserts into the medial portion of the Linea nuchae inferiorMusculus rectus capitis posterior major[^1].
Innervation
The Musculus rectus capitis posterior minor is innervated by the Nervus suboccipitalis
Anatomical variants
The Musculus rectus capitis posterior minor may be absent or very small on one side[^1].