Espiral Atlas
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Semispinalis muscle

musculus semispinalis

Extends the head and the thoracic and cervical regions of the spine and rotates them to the opposite side. Part of the transversospinalis group; semispinalis capitis forms the longitudinal ridge of the nape, near the median plane.

Back – 3D human anatomy atlas

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  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Blood supply

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