Spinalis group

Definition

The Spinalis group is part of the erector spinae muscles in the back, specifically targeting the region closest to the spine, primarily responsible for extending and straightening the spine and maintaining posture. It comprises three parts: spinalis thoracis, cervicalis, and capitis.

Related terms

Erector Spinae: A muscle group that includes the spinalis, longissimus, and iliocostalis muscles, functioning mainly to extend and laterally flex the spine.

Posture: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting, heavily influenced by spinal alignment and muscle strength.

Flexion:

A bending movement around a joint in a limb (like the knee or elbow) that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint