Rectus capitis lateralis muscle
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Rectus capitis lateralis muscle

Introduction Rectus capitis lateralis muscle is a small, paired muscle that is seen within the neck, deep to the prevertebral portion of the deep cervical fascia. It is a portion of the prevertebral muscle group along with also splenius capitis, levator scapulae, and middle and posterior scalene muscles. The rectus capitis lateralis consists of paired…