spinalis cervicis (spinalis colli)

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Introduction

Inconstant or rudimentary muscle.

Origin

spinous processes of C6 & C7

Insertion

spinous process of axis (C2) & C3

Action

extends cervical spine

Innervation

dorsal rami of cervical spinal nerves

More general terms

References

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