Cat Muscles - Epaxial Muscles Flashcards by Janelle Audrey Uy | Brainscape

Q

Splenius

A

Origin: Middorsal line & fascia
Insertion: Superior nuchal line
Action: Raises or turns head

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Sacrospinalis

• Semispinalis

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Origin:
Insertion:
Action: Dorsiflex the back

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Sacronspinalis

• Longissimus dorsi

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Origin:
Insertion:
Action: Dorsiflex the back

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Sarcospinatus

• Iliocostalis

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Origin:
Insertion:
Action: Draws the ribs together

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Longissimus capitis

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Origin: Last four cervical membrane
Insertion: Mastoid process
Action: Turns the head

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