Muscles of the Back

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Epaxial Muscles

“true” muscles of the back

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Epaxial Muscles Occur in 3 Layers

superficial, intermediate, deep

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Epaxial Muscles generate two movements:

extensions and lateral flexion

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Extension

Epaxial muscles on both sides of the vertebral column contract to pull the trunk, neck and head into an upright position

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Lateral Flexion

epaxial muscles on one side of the vertebral column contract to pull the trunk, neck and head to that same side laterally

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