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Latissimus Dorsi

1. Latissimus dorsi


Origin

Spinous processes of T7-L5, posterior sacrum, posterior iliac crest, lower 3 or 4 ribs

Insertion

Intertubercular/bicipital groove of the humerus

Action

  • Medial shoulder rotation
  • Shoulder adduction
  • Shoulder extension
  • Horizontal shoulder extension
 




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