The transverse muscle of the occiput
The transverse muscle of the occiput , m. Transversa nuchae, unstable, starts from the outer occipital protrusion and is directed laterally, reaching the place of attachment of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, m. Sternocleidomastoideus, to the mastoid process. Here the muscle is attached to the tendon m. Sternocleidomastoidei, and sometimes gives a number of bundles to the occipital fascia and the subcutaneous muscle of the neck, m. Platysma.
Function : pulls the fascia, and with it the skin of the occipital region of the head.
Blood supply : a. Occipitalis.
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