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latissimus /la·tis·si·mus/ (lah-tis´ĭ-mus) [L.] widest; in anatomy, denoting a broad structure. latissimus [L.] widest, a broad structure. latissimus dorsi the broad muscle of the back that serves to retract the forelimb. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For example, the obliques assist in forming the muscular girdle, and the latissimus dorsi muscle buttresses instability about all 3 orthopedic axes. With the patient in the sitting position (figure 2), an area 2 cm behind the anterior border of the latissimus dorsi muscle and 4 cm inferior to the tip of the scapula is marked in an attempt to locate the hilus of the vessel. This forces your latissimus dorsi and connective tissue to stretch as they hold the vertebrae in normal alignment. |
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