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The semispinalis muscles | The semispinalis muscle belongs to the transversospinalis muscles. The transversospinalis muscle group is a very deep layer of muscles located on either side of the spine. | ||
The semispinalis muscle is: | |||
* The most superficial layer of this muscle group. | |||
* The largest muscle mass in the posterior part of the neck. | |||
* Responsible for maintaining posture and for movement of the head and the vertebral column.<ref>Healthline Semispinalis Available: https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/semispinalis-muscle#1<nowiki/>(accessed 2.2.2022)</ref> | |||
* Has the longest fascicles of transversospinalis group, spanning six segments.<ref>Radiopedia Transversospinalis muscle group Available: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/transversospinalis-muscle-group?lang=gb<nowiki/>(accessed 2.2.2022)</ref> | |||
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Original Editor - Lucinda hampton
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The semispinalis muscle belongs to the transversospinalis muscles. The transversospinalis muscle group is a very deep layer of muscles located on either side of the spine.
The semispinalis muscle is:
- The most superficial layer of this muscle group.
- The largest muscle mass in the posterior part of the neck.
- Responsible for maintaining posture and for movement of the head and the vertebral column.[1]
- Has the longest fascicles of transversospinalis group, spanning six segments.[2]
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- ↑ Healthline Semispinalis Available: https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/semispinalis-muscle#1(accessed 2.2.2022)
- ↑ Radiopedia Transversospinalis muscle group Available: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/transversospinalis-muscle-group?lang=gb(accessed 2.2.2022)
