Semispinalis


Summary

Location: In the back, deep within the spine, running along multiple Spine segments.

Information

Group: Spine
Subgroup: Transversospinalis
Side(s) of body: Back
Function/action: Spine Extensor, Spine Contralateral Rotator

Details

Joint: Cervical, Thoracic
Bone: Cervical Vertebrae, Thoracic Vertebrae
Origin: Transverse processes of thoracic and cervical vertebrae.
Insertion: Spinous processes of cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae.

Exercises

Secondary muscle in: Neck Extension