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M. semispinalis capitis

Origin: transverse processes of the 3rd cervical to 6th thoracic vertebrae
Attachment: between the nuchal lines of the occipital bone
Antagonists:
Movement: Bilateral innervation: extension of the spine; unilateral innervation: ipsilateral lateral flexion of the spine or elimination of a contralateral lateral flexion.