interspinales thoracis (muscles)

interspinales thoracis (muscles)

[TA] often poorly developed or absent deep muscles of back spanning between spinous process of thoracic vertebrae; action, extends thoracic vertebrae; nerve supply, dorsal primary rami of thoracic nerves. Synonym(s): musculus interspinalis thoracis [TA], thoracic interspinal muscle, thoracic interspinales muscles