iliocostalis muscle

il·i·o·cos·ta·lis mus·cle

(il'ē-ō-kos-tā'lis mŭs'ĕl)
The lateral division of the erector spinae, having three subdivisions: iliocostalis lumborum, iliocostalis thoracis, and iliocostalis cervicis.
Synonym(s): musculus iliocostalis [TA] , iliocostal muscle.
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Estimation of beef marbling in the Longissimus muscle with computer image analysis ultrasonic pictures of the Iliocostalis muscle area.
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The musculature on the right side of the spinal column (multifidus, longissimus and iliocostalis muscles) remained intact except for any attachments to the posterior portions of the [L.sub.4-5] vertebrae and for small slit incisions (3mm) on either side of the [L.sub.6] spinous process for forceps attachment by which the vertebra was moved.
Effect of changing lumbar stiffness by single facet joint dysfunction on the responsiveness of lumbar muscle spindles to vertebral movement

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