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== Description  ==
== Description  ==


Longissimus Thoracis belongs to the intermediate column of the Sacrospinalis group of muscles.<ref name="1">Gray, Henry. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea &amp; Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.</ref>  
Longissimus Thoracis belongs to the intermediate column of the Sacrospinalis group of muscles.<ref name="p1">Gray, Henry. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea &amp; Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.</ref>  


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== Origin<br>  ==
== Origin<br>  ==


The common broad, thick tendon with Iliocostalis Lumborum, fibers from the transverse and mamillary processes of the lumbar&nbsp;vertebrae and lumbrosacral aponeurosis<ref name="2">http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/longissimus_thoracis_1</ref>  
The common broad, thick tendon with Iliocostalis Lumborum, fibers from the transverse and mamillary processes of the lumbar&nbsp;vertebrae and lumbrosacral aponeurosis<ref name="p2">http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/longissimus_thoracis_1</ref>  


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== Insertion  ==
== Insertion  ==


The tips of transverse process of all thoracic vertebrae and the lower 9 or 10 ribs between the tubercles and angles <ref name="2" /> <br>  
The tips of transverse process of all thoracic vertebrae and the lower 9 or 10 ribs between the tubercles and angles <ref name="p2" /> <br>  


== Nerve Supply  ==
== Nerve Supply  ==


Dorsal rami of thoracic and lumbar spinal nerves (T7 to L5) <ref name="3">http://www.anatomyexpert.com/app/structure/5230/</ref> <br>  
Dorsal rami of thoracic and lumbar spinal nerves (T7 to L5) <ref name="p3">http://www.anatomyexpert.com/app/structure/5230/</ref> <br>  


== Blood Supply  ==
== Blood Supply  ==


Dorsal branches of the posterior intercostal arteries from the thoracic aorta. <ref name="3" />  
Dorsal branches of the posterior intercostal arteries from the thoracic aorta. <ref name="p3" />  


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*acting unilaterally, extension of vertebral column and flexion to the same side  
*acting unilaterally, extension of vertebral column and flexion to the same side  
*acting bilaterally, extension and hyperextension&nbsp;of vertebral column<ref name="2" />
*acting bilaterally, extension and hyperextension&nbsp;of vertebral column<ref name="p2" />


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== Function<br>  ==
== Function<br>  ==


<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Draws ribs down to help with breathing<ref name="3" />&nbsp;</span><br>  
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Draws ribs down to help with breathing<ref name="p3" />&nbsp;</span><br>  


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Original Editor - Oyemi Sillo

Lead Editors - Oyemi Sillo, Kim Jackson, Lucinda hampton, WikiSysop and 127.0.0.1  

Description[edit | edit source]

Longissimus Thoracis belongs to the intermediate column of the Sacrospinalis group of muscles.[1]


longissimus thoracis

Origin
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The common broad, thick tendon with Iliocostalis Lumborum, fibers from the transverse and mamillary processes of the lumbar vertebrae and lumbrosacral aponeurosis[2]


Insertion[edit | edit source]

The tips of transverse process of all thoracic vertebrae and the lower 9 or 10 ribs between the tubercles and angles [2]

Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]

Dorsal rami of thoracic and lumbar spinal nerves (T7 to L5) [3]

Blood Supply[edit | edit source]

Dorsal branches of the posterior intercostal arteries from the thoracic aorta. [3]



Action[edit | edit source]

  • acting unilaterally, extension of vertebral column and flexion to the same side
  • acting bilaterally, extension and hyperextension of vertebral column[2]


Function
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Draws ribs down to help with breathing[3] 


Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Gray, Henry. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/longissimus_thoracis_1
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 http://www.anatomyexpert.com/app/structure/5230/