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The deep fascia of back forms a connective sheath surround the muscles of the back. It is attached medially to the nuchal line, the spinous processes of the vertebrae, and the supraspinous ligament. It is continuous with the deep fascia of the neck, and continues inferiorly as the thoracolumbar fascia to attach to the median crest of the sacrum.
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Thoracolumbar Fascia
It originates from thoracolumbar fascia of the thoracic and lumbar spinous processes and from muscular attachments to the last two or three ribs.
