Muscles of the Vertebral Column

Extrinsic Back m/s Deep Intrinsic Back m/s

Superficial m/s Intermediate m/s Superficial layer m/s Intermediate layer m/s Deep layer m/s *All the intrinsic m/s
are extensors
(Splenius m/s) (Erector Spinae m/s) (Transversospinal m/s)
*All the intrinsic m/s
Trapezius Serratus Posterior Superior are innervated by the
posterior rami or
Splenius Captiis Iliocostalis Semispinalis spinal nerves

Latissimus Dorsi Serratus Posterior Anterior (head region)

Longissimus Multifidus

Levator Scapuli Splenius Cervicis

(neck region) Spinalis Rotators

Rhomboid Major

Rhomboid Minor