thoracic intertransversarii

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Introduction

Part of deep muscle of the back.

Origin

transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae

Insertion

corresponding process of next superior vertebra

Action

abducts thoracic vertebrae

Innervation

dorsal rami of thoracic spinal nerves

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995