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Tendons

Tendon anatomy reference, attachments, sheaths, tendinopathies, rupture patterns, and rehabilitation notes.

7 tendons

7 tendons in Lower Back Clear ×

Tendon Erector Spinae Aponeurosis aponeurosis musculi erectoris spinae Lower Back The erector spinae aponeurosis is the broad, flat tendinous sheet from which the iliocostalis, longissimus, and… Tendon Iliocostalis Lumborum Tendon tendo musculi iliocostalis lumborum Lower Back The iliocostalis lumborum originates via tendinous slips from the iliac crest and posterior sacrum, forming the… Tendon Longissimus Thoracis Pelvic Tendon tendo musculi longissimi thoracis pelvis Lower Back The longissimus thoracis attaches caudally to the posterior surface of the sacrum and posterior iliac crest… Tendon Multifidus Lumbar Tendon tendo musculi multifidi lumbalis Lower Back The lumbar multifidus inserts via short, stout tendinous slips into the spinous processes, mammillary processes, and… Tendon Quadratus Lumborum Iliolumbar Tendon tendo musculi quadrati lumborum Lower Back The quadratus lumborum attaches inferiorly to the iliolumbar ligament and iliac crest via a broad tendinous… Tendon Spinalis Lumbar Tendon tendo musculi spinalis lumbalis Lower Back The spinalis is the medial column of the erector spinae, attaching to the spinous processes of… Tendon Thoracolumbar Fascia Posterior Layer fascia thoracolumbalis (lamina posterior) Lower Back The posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia is the primary tendinous structure of the lumbar back,…