In humans

A. back muscles are strong to maintain erect posture.
B. deep back muscles extend from the vertebrae to the ribs.
C. most of the muscle mass in the lower back is from the spinalis muscle.
D. back muscles are not very strong.
E. back muscles are similar in strength to the back muscles of cattle.


A

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