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semispinalis

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semispinalis [‚sem·i‚spī′nal·əs]
(anatomy)
One of the deep longitudinal muscles of the back, attached to the vertebrae.


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1) Support of the cervical segments is provided by the muscular sleeve formed by the longus colli muscle anteriorly and the semispinalis cervicis and cervical multifidus muscles posteriorly.
Effect of neck exercise on sitting posture in patients with chronic ... by Hodges Paul / Physical Therapy
Dissection of the cervical spine has shown that the semispinalis cervicus and capitis muscles appear to be primarily responsible for neck extension.
Progressive cervical kyphosis associated with botulinum toxin ... by Glaser, John A. / Southern Medical Journal
Extension and rotation--Sternocleidomastoideus, Rectus Capitus Posterior, Semispinalis Capitus, and Splenius Capitus.
Target training: the Neck. (Powerline 2002) by Mannie, Ken / Coach and Athletic Director
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