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Spinalisthoracis
Orgin: Spinous processes of superior lumbar and inferior thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: Spinous processes of superior thoracic vertebrae
Action: Extends vertebral column
Longissimus Thoracis
Orgin: Transverse processes and bodies of lumbar vertebrae
Insertion: Transverse processes of all thoracic and superior lumbar vertebrae and ninth and tenth ribs
Action: Extends thoracic region of the vertebral column