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The inferior obliques capitis (oblique capitis inferior) muscle arises from the spinous process of the axis and inserts in the transverse process of the atlas. It is innervated by the suboccipital nerve. This muscle is used to turn the head to the side.
 Research Inferior Obliques Capitis
The oblique capitis inferior (inferior obliques capitis) muscle helps rotate the head. It originates from the axis and inserts in the atlas. It is innervated by the suboccipital nerves and is supplied by muscular branches of the vertebral artery.
Research Oblique Capitis Inferior
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