Definition of Latissimus dorsi

1. Noun. A broad flat muscle on either side of the back.

Exact synonyms: Lat
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle
Group relationships: Back, Dorsum

Medical Definition of Latissimus dorsi

1. Origin, spinous processes of lower five or six thoracic and the lumbar vertebrae, median ridge of sacrum, and outer lip of iliac crest; insertion, with teres major into posterior lip of bicipital groove of humerus; action, adducts arm, rotates it medially, and extends it; nerve supply, thoracodorsal. Synonym: musculus latissimus dorsi, broadest muscle of back. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Latissimus Dorsi

latinos
Latino sine flexione
Latin alphabet
latin america
Latin America
Latin American
Latin cross
Latin Quarter
Latin square
Latin square
latirostres
latirostrous
latiseptate
latish
latisimus dorsi
latissimus dorsi (current term)
latisternal
latitant
latitat
latitats
latitude
latitude
latitudes
latitude film
latitudinal
latitudinally
latitudinarian
latitudinarian
latitudinarians
Latium

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