latissimus dorsi muscle
| MUSCLE | latissimus dorsi |
|---|---|
| Alias | |
| ACTION | Shoulder: Extension
|
| Origin | Spinous process of T6-S5 vertebrae
Iliac crest |
| Insertion | Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus |
| Innervation | Thoracodorsal nerve |
| Nerve Root | C6–C8 |
| Artery | Thoracodorsal branch of the subscapular artery |
External links
- Latissimus dorsi muscle, Wikipedia, at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latissimus_dorsi_muscle
References
- ↑ Martini, F.H., Nath, J.L., & Bartholomew, E.F. (2015). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth Edition, CA: Pearson.
- ↑ Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. (2017), Principles of ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, 15th Edition. NJ: Wiley.
- ↑ http://www.anatomyexpert.com/
- ↑ Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org/
