nuchal line superior
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nuchal line — n any of several ridges on the outside of the skull: as a) one on each side that extends laterally in a curve from the external occipital protuberance to the mastoid process of the temporal bone called also superior nuchal line b) OCCIPITAL CREST … Medical dictionary
superior nuchal line — n NUCHAL LINE (a) … Medical dictionary
Nuchal lines — Bone: Nuchal lines Occipital bone. Outer surface … Wikipedia
Nuchal ligament — Ligament: Nuchal ligament Posterior view of muscles connecting the upper extremity to the vertebral column. Nuchal ligament labeled in red at center … Wikipedia
line — 1. A mark, strip, or streak. In anatomy, a long, narrow mark, strip, or streak distinguished from the adjacent tissues by color, texture, or elevation. SEE ALSO: linea. 2. A unit of … Medical dictionary
Nuchal plane — Bone: Nuchal plane Occipital bone at birth … Wikipedia
Obliquus capitis superior muscle — Deep muscles of the back. (Obliq. super. labeled at upper left.) Latin musculus obliquus capitis superior … Wikipedia
linea nuchalis superior — [TA] superior nuchal line: a curved line on the outer surface of the occipital bone, extending from the external occipital protuberance toward the lateral angle and giving attachment medially to the trapezius muscle and laterally to the… … Medical dictionary
planum nuchale — nuchal plane: the outer surface of the occipital bone between the foramen magnum and the superior nuchal line … Medical dictionary
List of muscles of the human body — Skeletal muscles homo sapiens Muscles of the human body: Overview Head | Neck |&# … Wikipedia
