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Erector spinae

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System
Muscular system
Regions
Neck, Trunk, Back
Part of
Epaxial muscles
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The erector spinae ( irr-EK-tər SPY-nee) or spinal erectors is a set of muscles that straighten and rotate the back.

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Parts

Names

Latin
Erector spinae
English
Erector spinae
French
Muscles érecteurs du rachis
Spanish
Erectores de la columna
Portuguese
Eretores da espinha

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