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Functional Anatomy

Longissimus Capitis (Superficial Erector Spinae)

Origin

Transverse processes of upper four to five

thoracic vertebrae, and articular

processesof lower three or four cervical

vertebrae

Insertion

Transverse processes of 2nd through 6th

cervical vertebrae

Actions

Bilaterally, superficial erector spinae

extend the spine; no EMG activity present

when standing erect in neutral posture

Unilaterally, iliocostalis and longissimus

laterally flex (side bend) and rotate to the

opposite side

Nerve

Lateral branches of the dorsal primary

division of the spinal nerves

0109-NE-XX Longissimus Capitis (Superficial Erector Spinae)

http://www.kinesiotex.com/portal/systems/KinesioWebsite/jsp/functional_enGB_109....

2007-12-22