Anatomical Connection Between the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major and the Dura Mater

@article{Scali2011AnatomicalCB,
  title={Anatomical Connection Between the Rectus Capitis Posterior Major and the Dura Mater},
  author={Frank Scali and Erica Marsili and Matthew E. Pontell},
  journal={Spine},
  year={2011},
  volume={36},
  pages={E1612–E1614}
}
Study Design. Anatomic study performed on 13 cadaveric specimens focused on muscles of the suboccipital triangle, specifically, the rectus capitis posterior major (RCPma). Objective. To investigate a connection between the RCPma and the cervical dura mater. Summary of Background Data. In a study of the posterior intervertebral spaces, a connection between the RCPma and the dura mater was briefly described. To the best of our knowledge, no study has been conducted specifically on this… 
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