Latissimus Dorsi

Summary Information: Latissimus Dorsi

Latissimus Dorsi: The latissimus dorsi is a paired muscle located in the mid and lower back and one of the largest muscles in the body. The latissimus dorsi originates on the posterior crest of the ileum, spinous processes of T7 through L5, sacrum, and lowest three of four ribs and inserts on the humerus. The latissimus dorsi adducts, medially rotates and extends the humerus and rotates the scapula downward. It contracts when performing lat pull-down exercises. It is innervated by the thoracodorsal nerve.

Conditions that can afflict the latissimus dorsi include latissimus dorsi tendon rupture, tendonitis, repetitive strain injury, strain, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Latissimus Dorsi

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Latissimus Dorsi:

• Ilium
• Sacrum
• Vertebrae
• Humerus
• Shoulder
• Thoracodorsal nerve
• Vertebral column
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system
• Ileum
• Ribs

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Latissimus Dorsi

The following conditions are related to the organ: Latissimus Dorsi:

• Latissimus dorsi tendon avulsion
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Myalga
• Ruptures
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions
• Latissimus dorsi tendon rupture
• Tendonitis
• Repetitive strain injury

Other Names: Latissimus Dorsi

The following are other names for the organ: Latissimus Dorsi:

• Lats

Sub Parts: Latissimus Dorsi

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Latissimus Dorsi:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers
• Latissimus dorsi tendon

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Latissimus Dorsi

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Latissimus Dorsi:

• Back pain and stiffness
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Pain with shoulder movement
• Shoulder weakness
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles
• Mid to lower back pain
• Back and shoulder weakness
• Shoulder pain
• Decreased range of motion in arm and shoulder
• Muscle spasms

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