...the dissection. Upon the outer part of the upper portion, there is a small muscle, which runs from the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae, to the basilar process of the occipital bone : it is the RECTUS Major and' ANTICUS MAJOR: the RKCTUS...

...forwards and to one side. 2. The RECTUS CAPITIS INTERNUS MAJOR arises tendinous and fleshy from the fronts of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae, forms a considerable fleshy belly, and is inserted into the cuneiform process of the os occipitis just...

...the upper half of the longus colli, derives a fleshy and tendinous origin from the anterior aspect of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae, and ascends to be inserted in the cuneiform process of the occipital bone, anterior or glabellar to the...

...laterally and slightly forwards. The m. scalenus anticus — arises tendinous from the anterior part of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae ; it forms a thick fleshy muscle, which passes downwards to be inserted tendinous into a small tubercle...

...to the basilary process of the occipital bone ; inferiorly by small tendons to the anterior tubercle of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae. It is a little drawn aside in the figure to show the muscle to be next described. MUSCULAR SYSTEM the...

...major, Rectus anticus minor, Scalenus anticus, Scalenus posticus, Longus colli. The Rectus anticus major arises from the anterior tubercles of the transverse...sixth cervical vertebrae, and is inserted into the basilar process of the occipital bone. The Scalenus anticus appears like a continuation of the rectus...

...two, three, or four bellies, which are usually separated only at their upper part, and are attached to the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes...third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae. R. ECALENUS MEDIUS. § 1047. The sealants matins muscle, the longest of all, arises from the first...

...anterior aspect of the vertebral column. The rectus anticus major arises from the anterior tuber«les of the transverse processes of the third, fourth,...sixth cervical vertebrae, and is inserted into the basilar process of the occipital bone. The rectus anticus minor arises from the anterior border of...

...major, Alb.), is the most external of those in the prevertebral region. Attachments and direction. It arises from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the sixth, fifth, fourth, and third cervical vertebrae, by small tendons to which as many fleshy fasciculi...

...its posterior surface with the longus colli, rectus anticus minor, and superior cervical vertebrae. The rectus anticus minor arises from the anterior...processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebra, and is inserted into the tubercle upon the inner border of the first rib. Relations. —...