ERECTOR SPINAE

• Origin

 

Spine

 

• Insertion

 

Ribs, pelvis

 

 

• Agonist(s)

 

- Gluteus maximus

(Hamstrings)

- Biceps Femoris

- Semitendinosus

- Semimembranosus

 

• Antagonist(s)

 

- Rectus abdominis

- Quadratus lumborum

 

• Function

 

Supports spine, extends back