Anatom3DRectus capitis anterior
Musculus rectus capitis anterior · Přední přímý sval hlavy
Muscles
Looks like
A small short muscle at the very top of the front of the spine, from the first neck vertebra to the base of the skull.
What it does
Bends the head forward on the neck, as in a small nod, and steadies the head.
Keeping it well
Deep in the neck and rarely injured alone; can be strained in whiplash.