Semispinalis cervicis

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Semispinalis Cervicis

Semispinalis cervicis (pronunciation: sem-ee-spy-nuh-lis ser-vi-sis) is a muscle located in the human body's posterior neck and upper back region. It is part of the Semispinalis group of muscles, which are part of the larger Erector Spinae muscle group.

Etymology

The term "Semispinalis" is derived from the Latin words "semi", meaning half, and "spinalis", referring to the spine. "Cervicis" is also Latin, referring to the neck. Thus, the term "Semispinalis cervicis" can be translated as "half-spinal muscle of the neck".

Anatomy

The Semispinalis cervicis originates from the transverse processes of the upper thoracic vertebrae (T1-T6) and inserts into the spinous processes of the cervical vertebrae (C2-C5). It functions to extend and rotate the cervical spine.

Related Terms

  • Semispinalis Capitis: This is another muscle in the Semispinalis group, located in the back of the neck, running from the upper part of the vertebral column to the base of the skull.
  • Semispinalis Thoracis: This is the lowermost muscle in the Semispinalis group, located in the upper back or thoracic region.
  • Erector Spinae: This is the larger muscle group to which the Semispinalis group belongs. It is responsible for the extension and rotation of the spine.

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