Spinalis Cervicis
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Description[edit | edit source]
Spinalis Cervicis belongs to the medial column of the Sacrospinalis group of muscles.[1]
Origin[edit | edit source]
Lower part of ligamentum nuchae (C4 to C6) and spinous process of C7 to T2.[2][3]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Spinous processes of C2 and sometimes the 3rd and 4th cervical spinous process.[3]
Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Dorsal rami of cervical and thoracic spinal nerves (C4 to T1).[2]
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Dorsal branches of the posterior intercostal arteries from the thoracic aorta.[2]
Action[edit | edit source]
Bilaterally they extend the spine; unilaterally they laterally flex and rotate the spine tp same side.[3]
Function[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Gray, Henry. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://www.anatomyexpert.com/structure_detail/5219/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/spinalis_cervicis_1
