Body Region: Spine

  • April 28, 2026
    The semispinalis thoracis spans five or more vertebral levels from the mid-thoracic transverse processes to the lower cervical and upper…
  • April 28, 2026
    The thoracic iliocostalis runs rib-to-rib in the thoracic region, extending and stabilising the thoracic spine while also stabilising the rib…
  • April 28, 2026
    The longissimus thoracis is the largest component of the erector spinae and the primary extensor of the thoracic and lumbar…
  • April 28, 2026
    The spinalis is the most medial column of the erector spinae, running from spinous process to spinous process and providing…
  • April 28, 2026
    The rotatores are the deepest and shortest muscles of the transversospinalis group, spanning only one or two vertebral levels and…
  • April 28, 2026
    The intertransversarii connect adjacent transverse processes throughout the cervical and lumbar spine, acting as intersegmental lateral flexors and — more…
  • April 28, 2026
    The iliocostalis is the most lateral column of the erector spinae group, spanning the full length of the back from…
  • April 28, 2026
    The longissimus is the largest and most central column of the erector spinae, spanning the full length of the back…
  • April 28, 2026
    The multifidus is the most important deep stabilising muscle of the spine, spanning 2 to 4 vertebral levels from origin…

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