Longissimus cervicis muscle
Musculus longissimus cervicis
- Synonym: Cervical longissimus muscle
Definition
Origin: Continuation of the longissimus thoracis, transverse processes of the first five to eight thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: last cervical vertebra
Action: Extends the neck; in unilateral action to raise the neck obliquely and turn it to one side.
Nerve: Dorsal branches of the thoracic nerves.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
