Longissimus
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The longissimus muscle is a long intrinsic muscle of the back. Along with spinalis and iliocostalis, these three muscles comprise the erector spinae group.
Longissimus is the longest, thickest and most central erector spinae muscle. It is divided into three parts (capitis, cervicis, thoracis) based on their superior attachments and location.
The erector spinae muscles, including longissimus, are the most powerful extensors of the vertebral column. Hence their main actions include spine extension and lateral flexion. Longissimus capitis also rotates the head[1].
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ken Hub Longissimus Available:https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/longissimus-muscle (accessed 5.2.2022)
