The latissimus dorsi (/ləˈtɪsɪməs ˈdɔːrsaɪ/) is a large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is partly covered by...
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somewhat flattened muscle. The teres major muscle (from Latin teres, meaning "rounded") is positioned above the latissimus dorsi muscle and assists in the...
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Pull-down (exercise) (section Latissimus dorsi)
exercise is a strength training exercise designed to develop the latissimus dorsi muscle. It performs the functions of downward rotation and depression...
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extending toward the latissimus dorsi muscle on the back. Along with the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, the subclavius muscle forms the axilla or...
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maximum effect. This makes the deltoid an antagonist muscle of the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi during arm adduction. The anterior fibers assist...
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the muscle-up targets a large number of muscle groupings in the back, shoulders, arms, and core. Major pull-up power comes from the latissimus dorsi muscle...
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needed] The thoracodorsal nerve innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle on its deep surface. The latissimus dorsi is occasionally used for transplantation,...
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anterior muscle and thoracolumbar fascia, anteriorly by the pectoral muscles and posteriorly by the subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi muscle. The...
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shoulder-joint; its lower portion gives insertion to the tendon of the latissimus dorsi muscle. It is deep and narrow above, and becomes shallow and a little...
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supraspinatus muscle (shown in red). Animation. Muscles around the left shoulder, seen from behind. 3. Latissimus dorsi muscle 5. Teres major muscle 6. Teres...
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