Origin: Anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae
Insertion: Basilar part of the occipital bone
Nerve: C1, C2,C3/C4
Action: Flexion of neck atatlanto-occipital joint
The Longus capitis (Rectus capitis anticus major), broad and thick above, narrow below,arises by four tendinous slips, from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cervical vertebrae, and ascends, converging toward its fellow of the opposite side, to be inserted into the inferior surface of the basilar part of the occipital bone.