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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.
The latissimus dorsi (/ l ə ˈ t ɪ s ɪ m ə s ˈ d ɔːr s aɪ /) 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.
The latissimus dorsi muscle (AKA: 'the lats muscle' or 'the lats') is the widest muscle in the human body. It is relatively thin and covers almost all back muscles at the posterior trunk, except the trapezius.
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.
The latissimus dorsi muscles or "lats" are triangular back muscles located below the shoulder blade and to the left and right of the spine. The lats are large muscles, extending from the shoulder blades, across the back, and to the pelvis.
The latissimus dorsi are large muscles covering your back. You may know them as your lats muscles. They're connected to many parts of your body, originating from areas such as your spine,...
The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle in your back. If injured, you may feel pain in several places, such as your shoulder blade, upper and lower back, arms, or fingers.
The latissimus dorsi is an extrinsic muscle of the shoulder. Attachments: Originates from the spinous processes of T7-T12, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia and the inferior three ribs. The fibres converge into a tendon that attaches to the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus. Actions: Extension, adduction and medial rotation of the upper ...
The latissimus dorsi is a broad, flat muscle occupying most of the lower posterior thorax (see Image. Surface Anatomy of the Thorax). The muscle's primary function is to move the upper extremity, but it is also considered an accessory muscle of respiration.
The latissimus dorsi muscle is one of the largest muscles in the back. There muscle is divided into two segments, which are configured symmetrically along the backbone. The muscle...