This muscle extends and rotates the vertebral column toward the opposite side of the body. Its origin is on the sacrum and transverse processes of each vertebra and its insertion is the spinous processes of more superior vertebrae.

1. Rotators
2. Intertransversarii
3. Interspinales
4. Multifidus
5. Quadratus lumborum

Answer :

Multifidus is the muscle that extends and rotates the vertebral column towards the opposite side of the body

Explanation:

They are the group or the series of muscles that are attached to the spinal cord and they are further divided into two groups that include the superficial muscle group and the deep muscle group

They play an important role in stabilizing the joints within the spine and they are located superficially to the spine and they work to stabilize the joints at each level

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