prevertebral muscle

flexor muscle of vertebral column

One of the muscles deep to the prevertebral fascia on the anterior surface of the cervical and superior three thoracic vertebrae, symmetrically placed on each side of the median plane, including the longus colli, longus capitis, rectus capitis anterior, and rectus capitis lateralis muscles. innervated by anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves.

Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle of vertebral column
Latin Name flexor muscle of vertebral column
FMA ID 32514

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the prevertebral muscle?
One of the muscles deep to the prevertebral fascia on the anterior surface of the cervical and superior three thoracic vertebrae, symmetrically placed on each side of the median plane, including the longus colli, longus capitis, rectus capitis anterior, and rectus capitis lateralis muscles. innervat
What is the Latin name for the prevertebral muscle?
The Latin name for the prevertebral muscle is flexor muscle of vertebral column.

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