...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...

...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...

...anticus appears like a continuation of the rectus anticus major ; it arises from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae, and is inserted into the tubercle upon the first rib. The phrenic nerve and subclavian vein lie upon...

...gradually inerease in volume from below upward. These digitations are attached to the posterior roots of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae. It draws the neck backward, and inclines it a little to the side. When the neck is fixcd, it slightly...

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

...and appearing like a continuation of the rectus anticus major ; it arises from the anterior tubercles of the transverse 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. —...

...ANTICUS MAJOR, broad and thick above, and narrow and pointed below, arises from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebra, and is inserted into the basilar process of the occipital bone. Relations. — By its anterior...