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Back Trunk Muscles
Deep muscles of the back
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Erector Spinae (iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis) | Origin: vertebral column, ilium, ribs; Insertion: ribs, vertebral column, occipital and temporal bones; Action: extends and rotates vertebral column and head |
| Multifidus | Origin: iliac crest, vertebral column; Insertion: vertebral column above origins; Action: extends and rotates vertebral column |
| Quadratus Lumborum | Origin: posterior iliac crest; Insertion: T12 and L1-4, rib 12; Action: extends and abducts vertebral column |
| Rhomboid Major | Origin: spines of T2-5; Insertion: lower one-third of vertebral border of scapula; Action: adducts scapula (draws scapulae together) |
| Rhomboid Minor | Origin: ligamentum nuchae, spines C7-T1; Insertion: vertebral border of scapula at scapular spine; Action: adducts scapula (draws scapulae together) |
| Splenius | Origin: ligamentum nuchae, C7-T6; Insertion: C2-4, occipital and temporal bone; Action: extends and rotates head |
| Semispinalis | Origin: C7-T12; Insertion: occipital bone, T1-4; Action: extends head and vertebral column, rotates vertebral column |