SEMISPINALIS DORSI
\sˌɛmɪspɪnˈɑːliz dˈɔːsi], \sˌɛmɪspɪnˈɑːliz dˈɔːsi], \s_ˌɛ_m_ɪ_s_p_ɪ_n_ˈɑː_l_i_z d_ˈɔː_s_i]\
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This muscle arises from the transverse processes of the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth dorsal vertebrae, by as many distinct tendons, which soon grow fleshy; and then again become tendinous, and are inserted into the spinous processes of the sixth or seventh uppermost dorsal, and two lowest cervical vertebrae, by as many tendons. Its action is, to extend the spine obliquely backwards.
By Robley Dunglison
