The semispinalis capitis:

A) is part of the erector spinae group of muscles.
B) when acting unilaterally, rotates the head so that the face points to the ipsilateral side.
C) when acting bilaterally, flexes the neck.
D) is innervated by cervical and upper thoracic posterior rami.
E) is superficial to the splenius capitis.


Ans: D

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