Question

The muscle that originates on the sacrum and transverse process of each vertebra and inserts on the spinous process of the third or fourth more superior vertebra is the ________ muscle. Group of answer choices quadratus lumborum interspinalis semispinalis

Answer 1

multifidus muscle

Explanation:

Multifidus is a group of smaller muscles located near the spine (anteriorly among cervical paraspinal muscles) that extend, flex and rotate the spine. This muscle (multifidus) is an important stabilizer of the spine by stabilizing the joints at each segmental level. The multifidus muscle controls the erection of the spine and stabilization during its movements and the movement of the extremities.