Espiral Atlas
MuscleUpper limb

Latissimus dorsi muscle

musculus latissimus dorsi

Extends, adducts and medially rotates the humerus; raises the body toward the arms when climbing.

Upper limb – 3D human anatomy atlas

In the full entry

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  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Blood supply
  • Clinical

Related clinical cases

  • Triangle of auscultation
  • Injury to the thoracodorsal nerve

Other structures in this region

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