Which of the Following Muscles Associated with the Vertebral Column

Question

Which of the following muscles associated with the vertebral column is the most superior?
A)Semispinalis thoracis
B)Multifidus
C)Quadratus lumborum
D)Serratus posterior superior
E)Splenius capitis

Accepted Answer

The splenius capitis muscle is the most superior muscle associated with the vertebral column. It originates from the lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae and attaches to the occipital bone and mastoid process of the temporal bone. The other muscles listed are located more inferiorly along the vertebral column.