transversospinales muscle

deep dorsal muscles

The transversospinal muscles are a group of muscles of the human back. Their combined action is rotation and extension of the vertebral column. They include: semispinalis, spanning 4-6 vertebral segments semispinalis dorsi semispinalis cervicis semispinalis capitis multifidus, spanning 2-4 vertebral segments rotatores, spanning 1-2 vertebral segments rotatores cervicis rotatores thoracis rotatores lumborum.

Type Bone
Latin Name deep dorsal muscles
FMA ID 71304

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the transversospinales muscle?
The transversospinal muscles are a group of muscles of the human back. Their combined action is rotation and extension of the vertebral column. They include: semispinalis, spanning 4-6 vertebral segments semispinalis dorsi semispinalis cervicis semispinalis capitis multifidus, spanning 2-4 vertebral
What is the Latin name for the transversospinales muscle?
The Latin name for the transversospinales muscle is deep dorsal muscles.

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