Erector spinae
- Type
- Muscle
- Japanese
- 脊柱起立筋
- Reading
- せきちゅうきりつきん
- English
- Erector spinae
- Latin
- Musculus erector spinae
- Main functions
- Posture / Trunk movement
Connections
Origin
Insertion
Nerve supply
Part of
Includes
Articles
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