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Why is the latissimus dorsi muscle called the lady between two majors?
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∙ 15y ago
In regards to their connections to the bicipital groove, the latissimus dorsi is between the teres major and the pectoralis major. This makes it the "lati" between two majors.
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∙ 15y ago
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What mucsle is the one targeted in a pull-up?
Latissimus dorsi. This is the large and flat muscle of the back. It is inserted in the groove on the humerus between the insertions of teres major and pectoralis major muscles. Jokingly called as lady between two majors.
What is the real name for the muscle called lats?
Latissimus Dorsi
What muscle compresses abdominal contents?
The muscle that does not compress the abdomen is the latissimus dorsi. The latissimus dorsi literally means the broadest muscle of the back.
Muscle that is antagonist of the latissimus dorsi?
It is the middle deltoidIt is the Deltoid Muscle .
Where is the latissimus dorsi located?
The Latissimus Dorsi is located around the sides of your back.It is a muscle in your body.
What is a synergist to pronator teres?
Latissimus dorsi is the synergist of the teres major.Specifically, a synergist is a muscle which acts with another. The latissimus dorsi helps adduct and rotate the shoulder to elbow bone called the humerus. The teres major is a shoulder-related muscle.
Which muscle is located in the lower extremities?
latissimus dorsi
Primary muscle in a pull up?
latissimus dorsi
What is a common name for the latissimus dorsi?
The origins of the latissimus dorsi are: - spinous processes of the lower six thoracic vertebrae - lumbar vertebrae - sacral vertebrae - lower three or four ribs
The major abductor muscle of the upper arm is?
latissimus dorsi.
Which muscle is the one-targeted in a pull up?
latissimus dorsi
Which muscle types occurs in sheets?
The smooth muscle found in the muscularis layer of the intestines is found in layers.
