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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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What is the prime mover for pulling the arm posteriorly?
The prime mover for pulling the arm posteriorly is the latissimus dorsi muscle. It is a large muscle that originates in the lower back and attaches to the upper arm bone. When the latissimus dorsi contracts, it helps to pull the arm towards the back of the body.
The major abductor muscle of the upper arm is?
latissimus dorsi.
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
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 .
Prime mover for pulling the arm posteriorly?
The prime mover for pulling the arm posteriorly is the latissimus dorsi muscle. This large muscle spans the lower back and attaches to the upper arm bone, allowing it to bring the arm backward when contracted. It is commonly utilized during movements like pulling, rowing, and swimming.
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.
