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Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, benign soft tissue tumor typically found in the subscapular region of the back, often near the lower shoulder blade. It is composed of fibrous tissue and elastin, leading to its characteristic rubbery texture. Usually asymptomatic, it may cause discomfort or pain in some cases, particularly with movement. Diagnosis is often made through imaging studies and confirmed via biopsy.
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What does the latissimus dorsi insert to?
on the intertubercular groove of the humerus just lateral to pectoralis major
What is the agonist of Abduction of the shoulder joint?
Latissimus dorsi
Does the quadratus lumborum compress the abdomen?
The latissimus dorsi is the widest muscle in the human body and is also known as the lats. Yes, the latissimus dorsi does compress the abdomen.
Where does the latissimus dorsi insert?
The latissimus dorsi muscle inserts primarily onto the intertubercular groove of the humerus. This insertion allows it to play a crucial role in shoulder movements, including adduction, extension, and internal rotation of the arm. Additionally, it has some connections to the fascia of the lower back and can influence the movement of the trunk.
What is a back muscle called for short?
A back muscle is commonly referred to as a "lat" or "lats," short for latissimus dorsi.
What does the medical terminology combining form dorsi- mean?
"Dorsi-" means back.
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 two broad superficial muscles are receiving the bulk of attention if the back is massaged?
Trapezius and Latissimus dorsi
Why is latissimus dorsi not an abdominal muscle group?
Because the latissimus dorsi origin is from the back and it inserts on the humerus. It doesn't cover the abdomen at all.
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 is the main function of the latissimus dorsi?
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What is the large paired superficial muscle of the lower back?
the gluteus maximusLatissimus dorsiThe Latissimus Dorsi is the most superficial muscle of the lower backlatissimus dorsi
What is the widest muscle in the human body?
lattismis dorsi
What does the latissimus dorsi insert to?
on the intertubercular groove of the humerus just lateral to pectoralis major
