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Spinalis Cervicis Muscle

Spinalis Cervicis Muscle

Author: Scott A. Sheffield MS

Last update: Oct 24th, 2022

The spinalis cervicis is an intrinsic back muscle located at the neck.

Spinalis Cevicis:

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Muscularis spinalis cervicis.

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Attachments of Spinalis Cervicis: Origin & Insertion

Origin: Lower ligamentum nuchae; spinous process of C6 or C7 (sometimes T1 or T2).

Insertion: Spinous processes of axis (sometimes C3 or C4).

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Labelled image of the origin and insertion of the spinalis cervicis muscle.

Insertion and origin of the spinalis cervicis.

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Actions of the Spinalis Cervicis Muscle:

Bilateral action: extends and hyperextends the cervical (neck) portion of the vertebral column.

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Extensions of neck vertebrae animation slide 4

Extensions of neck vertebrae animation slide 4

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Extensions of neck vertebrae animation slide 1

Extension of the neck vertebrae.

Nerve Supply to Spinalis Cervicis:

dorsal rami of the lower cervical and thoracic spinal nerves.

Overview of the Muscles of the Back:

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