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su·pe·ri·or nu·chal line [TA] the ridge that extends laterally from the external occipital protuberance toward the lateral angle of the occipital bone; it gives attachment to the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and splenius capitis muscles. Synonym(s): linea nuchae superior [TA]su·pe·ri·or nu·chal line (sŭ-pēr'ē-ŏr nū'kăl līn) [TA] The ridge that extends laterally from the external occipital protuberance toward the lateral angle of the occipital bone; it gives attachment to the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and splenius capitis muscles. superior nuchal lineOn the posterior outer surface of the occipital bone, a ridge extending laterally from either side of the greater occipital protuberance and curving slightly downward at its end. See also: lineLegalSeeLine |