splenius cervicis

musculus splenius cervicis

A muscle that arises from the spinous processes of the third to the sixth thoracic vertebrae and inserts into the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the upper two or three cervical vertebrae[WP,modified].

Type Bone
Latin Name musculus splenius cervicis
FMA ID 22681

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the splenius cervicis?
A muscle that arises from the spinous processes of the third to the sixth thoracic vertebrae and inserts into the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the upper two or three cervical vertebrae[WP,modified].
What is the Latin name for the splenius cervicis?
The Latin name for the splenius cervicis is musculus splenius cervicis.

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