longissimus muscle

Introduction

Intermediate component of the erector spinae muscles.

Includes:

• longissimus capitis
• longissimus cervicis
• longissimus thoracis

More specific terms

• longissimus capitis (musculus trachelomastoideus, musculus transversus capitis)
• longissimus cervicis (musculus transversalis colli)
• longissimus thoracis (musculus longissimus dorsi)

Additional terms

• erector spinae (musculus sacrospinalis)