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Suboccipital Locations

Rectus capitis posterior major = RCP+

Rectus capitis posterior minor = RCP-

Oblique capitis inferior= OSI

Oblique capitis superior= OCS

RCP+
Origin: Spinous process of C2 vertebra
Insertion: Lateral part of inferior nuchal line

RCP-
Origin: Posterior arch of C1 vertebra
Insertion: Medial third of inferior nuchal line

OCI
Origin: Spinous process of C2 vertebra
Insertion: Transverse process of C1 vertebra

OCS
Origin: Transverse process of C1
Insertion: Occipital bone between superior and inferior nuchal lines

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