iliocostalis muscle

iliocostal muscle

The iliocostalis is the muscle immediately lateral to the longissimus that is the nearest to the furrow that separates the epaxial muscles from the hypaxial. It lies very deep to the fleshy portion of the serratus ventralis (serratus anterior). [WP,unvetted].

Type Muscle
Latin Name iliocostal muscle
FMA ID 77177

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the iliocostalis muscle?
The iliocostalis is the muscle immediately lateral to the longissimus that is the nearest to the furrow that separates the epaxial muscles from the hypaxial. It lies very deep to the fleshy portion of the serratus ventralis (serratus anterior). [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the iliocostalis muscle?
The Latin name for the iliocostalis muscle is iliocostal muscle.

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