The Iliac Crest is the Origin of The

Question

The iliac crest is the origin of the
A) quadratus lumborum.
B) iliocostalis cervicis.
C) longissimus cervicis.
D) semispinalis capitis.
E) splenius.

Accepted Answer

The iliac crest is the origin of the quadratus lumborum muscle, which is a thick, quadrilateral muscle of the lower back. The other muscles listed originate from other areas of the spine and/or skull.