Meaning of the word erector in English

What does erector mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

erector

US /ɪˈrek.tɚ/
UK /ɪˈrek.tər/

Noun

a muscle that pulls a part of the body up or holds it up:

Example:
Many back problems could be easily avoided by regular exercise of the spinal erectors.