Intermediate transverse process muscle

Synonyms

Latin: Intertransversary muscles
English: intertransversarii muscle

Synergists: Erector spinae muscle
Antagonists: Rectus abdominis muscle

definition

The Intertransversary muscles are muscles belonging to the deep layer of the back muscles.

course

Approach: lower transverse process

Origin: upper transverse process

Innervation: rami dorsales of the spinal nerves

function

The intermediate transverse process muscles (Musculi intertransversarii) cause the spine to tilt sideways.