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Record 1 1993-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

Either of two flat muscles serving to support and raise the head, extending laterally from the base of the occiput to the scapula and terminating in the middle of the back.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

muscle plat qui occupe la partie postérieure et supérieure du tronc.

OBS

S'étend de la colonne vertébrale et dorsale à l'épaule, et forme le relief de la partie postérieure du cou et de l'épaule. En prenant appui sur la ceinture scapulaire, il provoque la rotation de la tête.

Spanish

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