Semispinalis

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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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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Healthline Semispinalis Available: https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/semispinalis-muscle#1(accessed 2.2.2022)
  2. Radiopedia Transversospinalis muscle group Available: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/transversospinalis-muscle-group?lang=gb(accessed 2.2.2022)