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M. iliocostalis
belongs to the lateral tract of the sacrospinal system and is present in three parts corresponding to the section of the spinal column: Iliocostalis cervicis, Iliocostalis thoracis, Iliocostalis lumborum.
Origin:
Attachment:
Innervation: lateral branches of the rami posteriores of the spinal nerves
Antagonists:
Movement: Bilateral innervation: extension of the spine; unilateral innervation: ipsilateral lateral flexion of the spine or elimination of contralateral lateral flexion.