Which muscle is involved with rotating and flexing the neck?

A) splenius capitis muscle
B) iliocostalis lumborum
C) spinalis cervicis
D) spinalis thoracis


A
Explanation:
B) The iliocostalis lumborum extends the vertebral column and depresses the ribs.
C) The spinalis cervicis extends the neck.
D) The spinalis thoracis extends the vertebral column.

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