Prevertebral muscles
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The prevertebral muscles are the muscles located between the prevertebral fascia
(older definition) and the vertebral column
, i.e., the longus capitis and longus colli muscles.
It also includes the recti capitis anterior and lateralis.
Prevertebral fascia
The prevertebral fascia is a fascia in the neck.-Variations:In some literature, the prevertebral fascia also includes the rest of the fascia extending around the vertebral column and enclosing all muscles laterally and posteriorly to it...
(older definition) and the vertebral column
Vertebral column
In human anatomy, the vertebral column is a column usually consisting of 24 articulating vertebrae, and 9 fused vertebrae in the sacrum and the coccyx. It is situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by intervertebral discs...
, i.e., the longus capitis and longus colli muscles.
It also includes the recti capitis anterior and lateralis.