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The latissimus dorsi muscle spans over the lumbar and lower thoracic regions of the back. Depending on the origin, one can distinguish four parts of this muscle: Vertebral part: originating from the spinous processes of the 7th to 12th thoracic vertebrae and the thoracolumbar fascia; Costal part: having origins from the 9th to 12th ribs
The latissimus dorsi muscle is a broad, flat muscle that occupies the majority of the lower posterior thorax. The muscle's primary function is of the upper extremity but is also considered to be a respiratory accessory muscle .
Anatomy Of The Latissimus Dorsi Muscle - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video describes anatomy of the latissimus dorsi muscle....
What is the latissimus dorsi (lats) muscle - attachment, origin, insertion, location, anatomy, function, movements, antagonists, nerve & blood supply, & diagram.
The latissimus dorsi muscle, commonly known colloquially as the ‘lats,’ is one of the largest muscles of the back, stretching across the lower posterior thorax. Its primary function is in upper extremity movement. However, it also serves as a respiratory accessory muscle.
Explore Innerbody's 3D anatomical model of the latissimus dorsi, one of the widest muscles in the human body.
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 the trapezius on the back near the midline.