latissimus- means broadest latissimus- means broadest dorsi- means back dorsi- means back the...
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Latissimus- means Latissimus- means broadestbroadest
Dorsi- means backDorsi- means back
The latissimus dorsi is the The latissimus dorsi is the broadest muscle of the broadest muscle of the backback
The latissimus dorsi forms The latissimus dorsi forms a large fan shaped a large fan shaped muscle, which takes up muscle, which takes up most of the back.most of the back.
OriginOrigin– Iliac Crest (Pelvic Iliac Crest (Pelvic
Bone)Bone)
InsertionInsertion– Intertubercular Intertubercular
Groove (Humerus)Groove (Humerus)
The primary function of the The primary function of the latissimus dorsi is to pull the latissimus dorsi is to pull the arm towards the pelvis.arm towards the pelvis.
It is responsible for extension, It is responsible for extension, adduction, rotation of the adduction, rotation of the shoulder jointshoulder joint
Also it is used for extension Also it is used for extension and lateral flexion of the and lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.lumbar spine.
Common injuries of Common injuries of the latissimus dorsi the latissimus dorsi include.include.
Muscle StrainMuscle StrainMuscle rupturesMuscle rupturesMuscle TearsMuscle TearsCommonly caused by Commonly caused by
lifting too much to lifting too much to early.early.
Warming up the latissimus Warming up the latissimus dorsi through stretching.dorsi through stretching.
Appropriate lifting Appropriate lifting techniquetechnique
Appropriate amount of Appropriate amount of weight for lifting.weight for lifting.
Strengthening the muscle Strengthening the muscle to withstand sport injuries.to withstand sport injuries.
Latissimus Dorsi ExercisesLatissimus Dorsi Exercises
Lat Pull DownLat Pull Down
Bent Over RowBent Over Row
Pull UpsPull Ups
Machine RowMachine Row
Back Extension on Back Extension on Exercise BallExercise Ball
Reverse FlysReverse Flys
Shoulder Rotation with Shoulder Rotation with Resistance BandResistance Band
Resistance Band Pull BacksResistance Band Pull Backs
Resistance Band Pull Resistance Band Pull DownsDowns
Resistance Band AdductionResistance Band Adduction