"erector spinae" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪˌrɛk.tɚ ˈspaɪ.niː/ [General-American] Forms: erectores spinae [plural]
Etymology: New Latin Etymology templates: {{der|en|NL.|-}} New Latin Head templates: {{en-noun|erectores spinae}} erector spinae (plural erectores spinae)
  1. (anatomy) The group of muscles of the back responsible for erect posture of the vertebral column. Categories (topical): Muscles
    Sense id: en-erector_spinae-en-noun-KFxCPDbE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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