diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/sprite_accessories/spines.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/sprite_accessories/spines.dm
index 0885a6eb9f..54749d5ea9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/sprite_accessories/spines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/sprite_accessories/spines.dm
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 /datum/sprite_accessory/spines
 	icon = 'icons/mob/mutant_bodyparts.dmi'
+	relevant_layers = list(BODY_BEHIND_LAYER, BODY_ADJ_LAYER)
 
 /datum/sprite_accessory/spines_animated
 	icon = 'icons/mob/mutant_bodyparts.dmi'
+	relevant_layers = list(BODY_BEHIND_LAYER, BODY_ADJ_LAYER)
 
 /datum/sprite_accessory/spines/none
 	name = "None"
@@ -51,4 +53,4 @@
 
 /datum/sprite_accessory/spines_animated/aqautic
 	name = "Aquatic"
-	icon_state = "aqua"
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+	icon_state = "aqua"