Erector Spinae & Deep Back Muscles

What is the erector spinae?

A group of deep muscles in the back.

What does "capitis" indicate in a muscle name?

The muscle attaches to the head.

What does "cervicis" indicate?

The muscle attaches to the neck.

What does "thoracis" indicate?

The muscle attaches to the middle back.

What does "lumborum" indicate?

The muscle attaches to the low back.

What does "longissimus" mean?

Long fibers.

What does "spinalis" indicate?

Attaching to the spine.

What does "iliocostalis" indicate?

Attaches to the ilium and ribs.

What are the multifidus muscles?

Short muscles that attach directly to the spine.

What do the rotator muscles of the back do?

Help rotate the spine.

How are the rotators different from the multifidus?

The rotators are even smaller muscles that attach to the spine.