erector spinae: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	sarcospinalis muscle

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Illustration of the human back showing labeled muscles including trapezius, deltoid, latissimus dorsi, erector spinae, rhomboids, and gluteus maximus, with detailed anatomical structure.

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