Semispinalis Thoracis
Semispinalis Thoracis connects T7-T10 to C6-T4 trapping T5-T6 in the middle.
Origin – transverse processes of T6-T10
Insertion – Spinous processes of T1-T4
Function – Extension and some rotation of the thoracic vertebrae.
Wikipedia Entry for Semispinalis muscles
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