Semispinalis capitis
- Type
- Muscle
- Japanese
- 頭半棘筋
- Reading
- とうはんきょくきん
- English
- Semispinalis capitis
- Latin
- Musculus semispinalis capitis
- Main functions
- Neck movement / Posture
Connections
Origin
Insertion
Nerve supply
Part of
Articles
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