Spinalis cervicis muscle

System Muscular
SNOMED CT 244864004

Spinalis cervicis muscle

Definition

Origin: spinous processes of seventh cervical and sometimes two upper thoracic vertebrae; insertion: spinous processes of axis and sometimes of second to fourth cervical vertebrae; innervation: branches of cervical; action: extends vertebral column.

Also known as spinal muscle of neck — per UBERON

The Spinalis cervicis muscle is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as