semispinalis cervicis/colli; semispinal muscle of neck

Introduction

Continuous with the semispinalis thoracis

Origin

transverse processes of T2-T5

Insertion

spinous process of axis (C1) & C3-C5

Action

extends cervical spine

Innervation

dorsal rami of cervical & thoracic spinal nerves

More general terms

• skeletal muscle (voluntary muscle)