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Iliocostalis cervicis
Other Terms:
Musculus iliocostalis cervicis,
Musculus iliocostalis colli,
Muscle ilio-costal du cou
Muscle parts
None
Latin name
Musculus iliocostalis cervicis or colli
Latin muscle parts
None
Group
Epaxial muscle – Erector spinae – Iliocostalis
Etymology
The English name for this muscle is the muscle between the groin, or flank, and the ribs in the loin region. The word iliocostalis comes from the Latin words ilium meaning “groin, or flank,” and costa meaning “rib.” Cervicis comes from the Latin cervix for “neck.”
Origin
Superior margin of the angles of ribs 3 to 6 just medial to attachment of the iliocostalis thoracis
Insertion
Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C4 to C6
Action
Extension of the vertebral column; assist with lateral flexion of vertebral column;; postural stabilization of vertebral column.
Nerve supply
Dorsal rami of cervical and thoracic spinal nerves (C4 to T6)
Blood supply
Muscular branches of the occipital artery from the external carotid artery. Dorsal branches of the posterior intercostal arteries from the thoracic aorta.
Latin
Musculus iliocostalis cervicis
Latin
Musculus iliocostalis colli
French
Muscle ilio-costal du cou
