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Intrinsic Muscles Of Axial Skeleton Flashcards

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Origin of INTERCOSTALES

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INTERNAL and EXTERNAL INTERCOSTALES - cranial borders of the ribs

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Insertion of INTERCOSTALES

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INTERNAL INTERCOSTALES - caudal borders of preceding ribs and cartilage

EXTERNAL INTERCOSTALES - cranial borders and lateral surfaces of succeeding ribs

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Innervation of INTERCOSTALES

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Intercostal nerves

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Action of INTERCOSTALES

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Support rib cage and aid respiration

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Origin of LEVATOR COSTARUM

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Transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae

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Insertion of LEVATOR COSTARUM

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Lateral surface of proximal ends of ribs 2-17

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Innervation of LEVATOR COSTARUM

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Intercostal nerve

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Action of LEVATOR COSTARUM

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Pull ribs cranially, aiding with respiration

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Origin of RECTUS CAPITIS VENTRALIS

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Ventral arch of Atlas

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Insertion of RECTUS CAPITIS VENTRALIS

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Two basilar tubercles on base of skull at junction of basioccipital bone and sphenoid body

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Innervation of RECTUS CAPITIS VENTRALIS

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Ventral branch of C1 nerve

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Action of RECTUS CAPITIS VENTRALIS

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Flexes atlanto-occipital joint, or (when used unilaterally) inclines head towards contracted side

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Origin of RECTUS CAPITIS LATERALIS

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Ventral arch of Atlas

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Insertion of RECTUS CAPITIS LATERALIS

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Paracondylar process of occipital bone

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Innervation of RECTUS CAPITIS LATERALIS

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Ventral branch of C1 nerve

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Action of RECTUS CAPITIS LATERALIS

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Flexes Atlanto-occipital joint, and (when contracted unilaterally) inclines head to side of contraction

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Origin of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MINOR

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Dorsal tubercle of atlas

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Insertion of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MINOR

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occipital bone

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Innervation of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MINOR

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Dorsal branch of C1 nerve

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Action of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MINOR

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Assists RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MAJOR to extend the head

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Origin of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MAJOR

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Dorsal edge of spinous process of Axis

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Insertion of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MAJOR

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Nuchal crest

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Innervation of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MAJOR

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Dorsal branch of C1 nerve

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Action of RECTUS CAPITIS DORSALIS MAJOR

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Extends the head

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Origin Of MULTIFIDUS CERVICIS

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Articulate processes of the last 4-5 Cervical vertebrae and T1

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Insertion of MULTIFIDUS CERVICIS

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Spinous process and articulate process of the more cranial vertebrae

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Innervation of MULTIFIDUS CERVICIS

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Dorsal branches of C2-C7

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Action of MULTIFIDUS CERVICIS

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Spinal stabiliser. Extend the neck. Unilateral contraction twists neck towards side of contraction

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Origin of MULTIFIDUS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Articular processes of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae

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Insertion of MULTIFIDUS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Normally insert on summits of spinous processes or preceding vertebrae. First 8 T vertebrae: inserts on side of spinous processes

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Inner action of MULTIFIDUS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Dorsal branches of thoracic and lumbar nerves

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Action of MULTIFIDUS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Spinal stabiliser. Aid in extension and lateral flexion of spinal column

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Origin of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CRANIALIS

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Entire cranial edge and adjacent ventral surface of the wing of atlas

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Insertion of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CRANIALIS

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Nuchal crest of occipital bone

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Innervation of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CRANIALIS

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Dorsal branch of C1 nerve

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Action of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CRANIALIS

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Extend atlanto-occipital joint

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Origin of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CAUDALIS

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Lateral surface of spinous processes and Articular processes of axis

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Insertion of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CAUDALIS

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Dorsal surface of wing of atlas

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Innervation of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CAUDALIS

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Dorsal branch of C2 nerve

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Action of OBLIQUUS CAPITIS CAUDALIS

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Rotates atlas and head to the side of contraction. Assists in extending atlantoaxial joint (C1-C2)

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Origin of LONGUS CAPITIS

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Transverse processes of C3-C5

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Insertion of LONGUS CAPITIS

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Two basilar tubercles at junction of basioccipital and sphenoid body

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Innervation of LONGUS CAPITIS

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Ventral branches of cervical nerves

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Action of LONGUS CAPITIS

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Neck is flexed at nuchal curve. Unilateral contraction bends neck laterally towards side of contraction

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Origin of SPINALIS CERVICIS ET THORACIS

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T part - spinous processes of lumbar and last 6 T-vertebrae.
C part - spinous processes of T8-T5

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Insertion of SPINALIS CERVICIS ET THORACIS

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T part - spinous processes of first 6-7 T-vertebrae and last 4-5 C-vertebrae.
C part - spinous processes of C7-C4

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Innervation of SPINALIS CERVISIC ET THORACIS

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Dorsal branches of cervical, thoracic and lumbar nerves

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Action of SPINALIS CERVICIS ET THORACIS

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Both parts extend T-spine
C-part assists in cervical extension
T-part extends lumbar spine

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Origin of QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

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T17-T18, lies ventral to vertebra column

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Insertion of QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

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Ventral sacral wings and ventral sacral ligaments

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Innervation of QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

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Intercostal and ventral branches of lumbar nerves

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Action of QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

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Unilateral contraction bends lumbar sound laterally. Stabilises lumbar spine and fixes last 2 ribs

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Origin of SEMISPINALIS CAPITIS

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Spinous processes T3-T5 via dorsoscapular ligament. Transverse processes of T1-T17. Articular processes of the C2-C7

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Insertion of SEMISPINALIS CAPITIS

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Ventral to nuchal crest on occipital bone

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Innervation of SEMISPINALIS CAPITIS

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Dorsal branches of C2-C7 nerves

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Action of SEMISPINALIS CAPITIS

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Extension of neck. Unilateral contraction inclines head to side of contraction

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Origin of LONGISSIMUS CAPITIS ET ATLANTIS

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Transverse processes of T1 and T2 and Articular processes of C2-C7

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Insertion of LONGISSIMUS CAPITIS ET ATLANTIS

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CAPITIS part - mastoid process of temporal bone

ATLANTIS part - wing of atlas

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Innervation of LONGISSIMUS CAPITIS ET ATLANTIS

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Dorsal branches of C2-C7

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Action of LONGISSIMUS CAPITIS ET ATLANTIS

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Extend head and neck. Unilateral contraction flexes the head and neck laterally or rotates atlas

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Origin of ILIOCOSTALIS CERVICIS

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Insertion of ILIOCOSTALIS CERVICIS

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Caudal part of transverse process of C6/7

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Innervation of ILIOCOSTALIS CERVICIS

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Dorsal branches of cervical nerves

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Action of ILIOCOSTALIS CERVICIS

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Assist in neck extension.

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Origin of ILIOCOSTALIS THORACIS ET LUMBORM

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Deep layer of thoracolumbar fascia as far caudally as the 4th lumbar transverse process
T-part also originates from cranial borders and lateral surfaces of last 15 ribs

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Insertion of ILIOCOSTALIS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Caudal borders of ribs and transverse processes of C7

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Innervation of ILIOCOSTALIS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Dorsal thoracic nerves

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Action of ILIOCOSTALIS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Assists in expiration, and when contracted unilaterally, assists in lateral movement of spine

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Origin of LONGISSIMUS CERVICIS

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T2-T6 tubercles of ribs

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Insertion of LONGISSIMUS CERVICIS

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Cranial transverse processes of C4-C7 and tubercle of first rib

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Innervation of LONGISSIMUS CERVICIS

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Dorsal branches of cervical nerves

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Action of LONGISSIMUS CERVICIS

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Extend neck and stabilise vertebral column. Turns neck laterally when contracted unilaterally

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Origin of LONGISSIMUS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Ilium and 1st-3rd spinous processes of sacrum, thoracic and lumbar spinous processes and supraspinous ligament

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Insertion of LONGISSIMUS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Thoracic and lumbar transverse processes

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Action of LONGISSIMUS THORACIS ET LUMBORUM

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Extend (hollow) the back. Bends spine laterally when unilaterally contracted

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Origin of SPLENIUS CAPITIS

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Spinous processes of T3-T5 via thoracolumbar fascia and adjacent funicular part of the nuchal ligament

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Insertion of SPLENIUS CAPITIS

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Nuchal crest, mastoid process of temporal bone and atlas

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Innervation of SPLENIUS CAPITIS

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Dorsal branches of last 6 cervical nerves

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Function of SPLENIUS CAPITIS

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Elevate head and neck. Unilateral contraction bends head and neck towards contracted side

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Origin of SPLENIUS CERVICIS

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Spinous processes of T3-T5 via thoracolumbar fascia and nuchal ligament

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Insertion of SPLENIUS CERVICIS

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Transverse processes of C3-C5

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Innervation of SPLENIUS CERVICIS

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Dorsal branches of last 6 cervical nerves

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Action of SPLENIUS CERVICIS

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Elevate neck, unilateral contraction bends neck laterally

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Origin of RETRACTOR COSTAE

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Transverse processes of L1-L3 via thoracolumbar fascia

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Insertion of RETRACTOR COSTAE

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Caudal border of last rib

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Innervation of RETRACTOR COSTAE

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Lumbar nerves

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Action of RETRACTOR COSTAE

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Retracts last rib

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Origin of SERRATUS DORSALIS CRANIALIS

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Thoracolumbar fascia and dorsoscapular ligament

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Insertion of SERRATUS DORSALIS CRANIALIS

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Lateral rib surfaces of T5/6 continuing to ribs of T11/12

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Innervation of SERRATUS DORSALIS CRANIALIS

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Thoracic nerves

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Action of SERRATUS DORSALIS CRANIALIS

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Draw ribs cranially and laterally, aiding in inspiration

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Origin of SERRATUS DORSALIS CAUDALIS

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Thoracolumbar fascia

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Insertion of SERRATUS DORSALIS CAUDALIS

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Lateral surfaces of last 7/8 ribs

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Innervation of SERRATUS DORSALIS CAUDALIS

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Thoracic nerve

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Function of SERRATUS DORSALIS CAUDALIS

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Draw ribs caudally and assist in expiration

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