SEMISPINALIS
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Semispinalis muscle
Origin of Semispinalis
Semispinalis thoracis: transverse processes of T6-T12 vertebrae. Semispinalis cervicis: transverse processes of T1-T6 and can go down to lower thoracic vertebrae. Semispinalis capitus: transverse processes of T1-T6 & articular processes of C4-C7.Insertion of Semispinalis
Semispinalis thoracis: spinous processes of lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae Semispinalis cervicis: spinous processes of C2-T5(6) Semispinalis capitus: between inferior and superior nuchal lines of occipital bone.Muscle Action/Function of Semispinalis
Semispinalis thoracis, cervicis and capitus: 1) bilaterally extends vertebral column, especially head and neck; 2) controls lateral flexion to side opposite contraction (eccentric for stability); 3) maintains head posture.Arterial (Blood) Supply of Semispinalis
Semispinalis thoracis, cervicis and capitus: muscular branches of the aorta.Semispinalis Video
Semispinalis Muscles: Toracis, Servicis, Capitis - in one video.Please feel free to ask your question about semispinalis muscle in the comments below (stretching, antagonist muscles, trigger points, release techniques etc.).We will try to find the appropriate information as far as we can.