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The latissimus dorsi is responsible for extension, adduction, transverse extension also known as horizontal abduction, flexion from an extended position, and internal rotation of theshoulder joint. It also has a synergistic role in extension and lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agolateral rotation, extends humerus at the shoulder so pulls arms down and adducts also so also called the "simmer's muscle".
Prime mover of arm extension; adduction and medial rotation at shoulder.
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∙ 14y agolatissimus dorsi is major muscle located in the back of your body
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∙ 11y agoReverse muscle actions for the lats include those in which the origin is moving towards the insertion. Common reverse actions for the lats are pull-ups or "booty poppin."
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The major abductor muscle of the upper arm is?
latissimus dorsi.
What is the prime mover for pulling the arm posteriorly?
Latissimus Dorsi
Prime mover for pulling the arm posteriorly?
The prime mover is the Latissimus Dorsi.
Which muscle is the prime mover for arm abduction?
The latissimus dorsi is the muscle responsible for moving the arm posterior or backwards.
Where is the latissimus dorsi located?
The Latissimus Dorsi is located around the sides of your back.It is a muscle in your body.
Muscle that adducts the shoulder and causes extension of the shoulder joint?
The latissimus dorsi, and the trees major, which is known as the " little lat", both adduct, extend, and internally(medially) rotate the shoulder. The long head of the triceps also extend and addicts the shoulder, while also being an elbow extensor
What is the insertion of latissimus dorsi?
The insertion of the latissimus dorsi is the humerus.
Muscle that is antagonist of the latissimus dorsi?
It is the middle deltoidIt is the Deltoid Muscle .
What muscles attach the arm to the thorax a pectoralis major and teres major b supraspinatus and latissimus dorsi c pectoralis minor and pectoralis major d latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major?
pectoralis major and pectoralis minor
What is the opposing muscle of the pectoralis major?
The antagonist of the pectoralis major is the latissimus dorsi. Another name for the latissimus dorsi is the deltoid. This is located in the upper shoulder.latisimus dorsi and deltoidDeltoid
What two broad superficial muscles are receiving the bulk of attention if the back is massaged?
Trapezius and Latissimus dorsi
What muscles adduct the arm?
The pectoralis major, teres major, lastissimus dorsi, and the carica adduct and medially, or internally, rotate the humerus.
